Input controls in a story in SAP Analytics Cloud can be used for changing dimensions or measures displayed in a table and for filtering data on a page. Input controls provide a way for users to interactively modify the view of the data, such as selecting which dimensions or measures to display, or filtering the entire page's content based on selected criteria, enhancing the interactivity and flexibility of data analysis within stories.

References:

• SAP Analytics Cloud Help Documentation: Input Controls in Stories
• SAP Analytics Cloud User Guide: Using Input Controls for Data Interaction

In a planning data model in SAP Analytics Cloud, the Date and Version dimensions are included by default. The Date dimension is essential for time-based planning and analysis, while the Version dimension allows for the creation and management of different data scenarios, such as budget, forecast, and actuals. These dimensions provide a foundational structure for planning activities within the model.

References:

• SAP Analytics Cloud Help Documentation: Planning Data Model Basics
• SAP Analytics Cloud User Guide: Understanding Default Dimensions in Planning Models

In a live model within SAP Analytics Cloud, dimensions can be organized into logical categories using either level-based hierarchies or parent-child hierarchies. Level-based hierarchies are used when the relationships between items are defined by distinct levels, such as Geography might be divided into Country, State, and City levels. Parent-child hierarchies, on the other hand, are useful when the data's hierarchy is not strictly defined by levels but by a parent relationship where a child member is associated with a parent member, which is common in organizational structures or product categories.

References:

• SAP Analytics Cloud Help Documentation: Creating and Managing Hierarchies
• SAP Analytics Cloud User Guide: Working with Models