SAP Data Ingestion with Velocity – FAQs
SAP Data Ingestion with Velocity – FAQs
Efficient access to SAP data is critical for fast decision-making and modern analytics. Kagool Velocity offers a no-code, SAP-certified solution for fast, secure, and scalable data ingestion.
We’ve answered the most common questions below, divided into business-focused and technical sections for your convenience.
For Business Decision-Makers: Understanding SAP Data Ingestion
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What is Kagool's Velocity, and how does it simplify SAP data ingestion?
Kagool Velocity is a no-code, SAP-certified data ingestion platform that simplifies the extraction, transformation, and delivery of data from SAP ECC, S/4HANA, and other SAP systems directly into modern analytics platforms such as Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure. Designed to eliminate the need for staging databases or custom code, Velocity streamlines the SAP data integration process, making it significantly faster and more efficient.
By automating complex SAP data pipelines—such as change data capture (CDC), delta processing, and batch scheduling—Velocity reduces manual effort and accelerates time-to-insight. It also offers robust features for sensitive data handling, load performance management, and audit logging, ensuring data security, compliance, and transparency throughout the ingestion process.
Organisations using Velocity benefit from quicker access to reliable SAP data for analytics, reporting, and advanced use cases like artificial intelligence and machine learning, without the need for specialist SAP development.
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What business problems does Velocity help solve?
Velocity helps organisations overcome common data challenges such as silos, fragmented systems, and slow decision-making. It unifies data from a wide range of enterprise sources including SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business Suite, SAP ECC, SAP BW/4HANA, SAP CRM, SAP EWM, Microsoft SQL Server, Salesforce, SAP Sybase, Oracle Database, Oracle Business Intelligence, and Oracle ERP. This enables real-time insights and a single source of truth for analytics and reporting, helping businesses modernise their data infrastructure, improve reporting accuracy, and accelerate digital transformation—without relying on complex custom code or slow, manual data extraction processes. Velocity is especially valuable for breaking down SAP data silos and delivering trusted data to platforms like Databricks, Azure, and Microsoft Fabric for strategic decision-making.
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Is Kagool’s Velocity a no-code tool for SAP data ingestion?
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Is Velocity suitable for businesses in our industry or of our size?
Yes. Kagool’s Velocity is an industry-agnostic, SAP-certified data ingestion solution designed for scalability and flexibility across a wide range of business sizes and sectors. It is trusted by global enterprises such as Kohler, Smiths Group, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Al-Futtaim, and Alliance Healthcare, demonstrating its ability to support both mid-sized businesses and large multinational organisations.
Velocity handles complex SAP data integration across SAP ECC, S/4HANA, and other enterprise systems, making it ideal for industries such as manufacturing, retail, logistics, healthcare, and finance.
By delivering secure, scalable, and compliance-ready SAP data pipelines to modern platforms like Databricks, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Fabric, Velocity supports analytics, reporting, and digital transformation initiatives at any scale.
Whether you're a growing enterprise or a global brand, Velocity adapts to your SAP landscape and business goals—without compromising performance, compliance, or agility.on.
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How customisable is Velocity to our specific use cases?
Kagool’s Velocity is designed to be highly customisable, with a modular architecture that adapts to your organisation’s unique use cases, SAP landscape, and business objectives. Whether you need to align with custom KPIs, enforce industry-specific business rules, or meet strict data governance and compliance requirements, Velocity can be configured to suit your precise needs.
The solution supports deep configurability across SAP ECC, S/4HANA, and SAP BW, enabling flexible data extraction logic, delta handling, field-level mapping, and workflow orchestration. This allows businesses to build tailored SAP data ingestion pipelines that integrate cleanly with existing analytics and reporting environments.
Kagool works in close partnership with each client to ensure Velocity is tailored to both operational requirements and strategic business goals. This high degree of flexibility makes Velocity an ideal solution for organisations seeking a scalable, custom SAP data integration approach that fits seamlessly into modern platforms such as Databricks, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Fabric.
Whether you're addressing regulatory reporting, real-time analytics, or business-specific metrics, Velocity can be adapted to deliver trusted, relevant SAP data exactly the way your business needs it.
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Are there case studies showing successful SAP data ingestion using Velocity?
Yes. Kagool’s Velocity is an industry-agnostic, SAP-certified data ingestion solution designed for scalability and flexibility across a wide range of business sizes and sectors. It is trusted by global enterprises such as Kohler, Smiths Group, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Al-Futtaim, and Alliance Healthcare, demonstrating its ability to support both mid-sized businesses and large multinational organisations.
Velocity handles complex SAP data integration across SAP ECC, S/4HANA, and other enterprise systems, making it ideal for industries such as manufacturing, retail, logistics, healthcare, and finance.
By delivering secure, scalable, and compliance-ready SAP data pipelines to modern platforms like Databricks, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Fabric, Velocity supports analytics, reporting, and digital transformation initiatives at any scale.
Whether you're a growing enterprise or a global brand, Velocity adapts to your SAP landscape and business goals—without compromising performance, compliance, or agility.on.
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What does the typical implementation journey for Kagool’s Velocity data ingestion solution look like?
The implementation journey for Kagool's Velocity data ingestion solution begins with a structured discovery phase, during which Kagool's delivery team works closely with your stakeholders to assess your existing SAP landscape, data architecture, and business objectives. This ensures a clear strategy for your SAP data ingestion approach.
Following discovery, the core components of Velocity are deployed quickly to establish reliable, scalable data ingestion pipelines from systems such as SAP ECC and S/4HANA. The solution is then customised and expanded through agile sprints, allowing for iterative development, feedback, and integration into your broader analytics environment.
Most organisations complete the initial SAP data ingestion implementation within 6 to 10 weeks, supported by Kagool's expert delivery team. The result is a fully operational, low-maintenance data ingestion process into platforms like Databricks, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Fabric—without staging layers or custom development.
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How quickly can we see ROI from Kagool’s Velocity for SAP data ingestion?
Most organisations see a measurable return on investment (ROI) from SAP data ingestion with Kagool’s Velocity within 8 to 12 weeks of implementation. This fast time-to-value is enabled by Velocity’s pre-configured data ingestion accelerators, which simplify deployment and reduce the need for custom development.
Velocity allows you to quickly extract structured data from SAP ECC and S/4HANA and deliver it directly into analytics platforms like Databricks, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Fabric—without staging layers or manual coding. As a result, teams can access trusted, analytics-ready SAP data much earlier in the project lifecycle.
Typical ROI benefits include:
Faster access to SAP data for reporting and insights
Reduced manual SAP data extraction
Streamlined data engineering workflows
Improved data quality and governance
Lower time-to-insight across Finance, Operations, and IT
For businesses seeking to accelerate SAP data ingestion and drive better decision-making
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What makes Kagool’s Velocity different from other digital transformation or data ingestion tools?
Kagool’s Velocity is purpose-built to accelerate SAP data ingestion and enterprise digital transformation, offering a fully integrated, end-to-end solution designed for speed, scalability, and measurable business outcomes.
Unlike generic data tools or digital platforms, Velocity provides:
Pre-configured data ingestion frameworks for SAP ECC and S/4HANA, reducing setup time
Deep integration with Microsoft Azure, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric for cloud-native scalability
Automation of complex SAP data pipelines, eliminating the need for staging databases or custom code
Rapid deployment, with most clients realising value within 6 to 10 weeks
Velocity stands out by delivering real-time, analytics-ready SAP data without the complexity and delay typical of traditional ETL tools. It’s trusted by global enterprises across sectors such as manufacturing, retail, and financial services, and is designed to support both IT and business users through its no-code, governance-ready approach.
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Can business users or data engineers operate Kagool’s Velocity without SAP Basis administrators?
Yes. After initial deployment and connection setup by SAP Basis teams, Kagool’s Velocity is designed to be operated by IT teams, data engineers, or even technically capable business users—without requiring ongoing support from SAP Basis administrators.
Velocity provides a no-code, user-friendly interface that enables teams to:
Configure and manage SAP data extractions
Monitor pipelines and performance
Apply filters, delta logic, and schedules
Load data into platforms like Databricks, Azure, or Microsoft Fabric
This self-service approach allows organisations to reduce reliance on SAP specialists, accelerate access to SAP data, and empower business units to drive their own insights—while maintaining governance and security.
For Technical Teams: Deep Dive into Velocity’s Capabilities
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Does Velocity natively connect to SAP ECC and S/4HANA?
Yes, Velocity connects to SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA systems using Kagool’s proprietary ABAP-based data extraction package, delivering high-performance access to core SAP source data. This optimised method ensures efficient, scalable SAP data extraction—without relying on custom ABAP development or intermediate staging layers.
As an SAP-certified data integration solution, Velocity offers native support for critical SAP data objects, including tables, extractors, CDS views, and HANA calculation views. This empowers organisations to ingest SAP data directly into modern analytics platforms such as Databricks, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Fabric for real-time reporting, advanced analytics, and AI-driven insights.
By eliminating complexity and accelerating time-to-insight, Kagool’s Velocity enables businesses to modernise their SAP data pipelines and support enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives.
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What SAP data objects does Kagool's Velocity extract?
Kagool’s Velocity enables seamless extraction of SAP data objects, supporting both full and incremental data loads from SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, and SAP BW. Designed for modern data architecture, Velocity provides native integration with standard and custom SAP tables, BW extractors (ODP-based), Core Data Services (CDS) views, HANA calculation views, and critical business elements such as SAP long texts, hierarchies, and conversion exits.
In addition to out-of-the-box support, Velocity handles custom SAP data objects and business logic, making it a highly flexible solution tailored to diverse reporting and analytics needs.
The platform supports SAP data extraction across core enterprise domains, including Finance, Logistics, Human Resources (HR), Sales, and Procurement. This broad coverage positions Kagool’s Velocity as a leading solution for organisations looking to build real-time SAP data pipelines into modern analytics platforms like Databricks, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Fabric—eliminating the need for staging databases, manual ETL processes, or custom ABAP coding.
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Does Kagool's Velocity support both structured and unstructured SAP data?
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How does Kagool’s Velocity support data governance and compliance?
Kagool’s Velocity solution is built with enterprise-grade data governance and compliance in mind. It includes essential features that help organisations securely manage SAP data throughout the ingestion process—without compromising speed or scalability.
Key capabilities include:
Role-based access controls that ensure only authorised users can access or manage sensitive SAP data
Comprehensive audit trails that log user activity and data movement for full transparency and accountability
Metadata management to maintain data lineage, context, and consistency across systems
Velocity supports alignment with key data protection regulations and industry compliance standards, such as GDPR and internal audit frameworks. By embedding governance into the core of its SAP data ingestion workflows, Velocity helps organisations maintain data integrity, traceability, and regulatory compliance from extraction to delivery.
This makes Kagool’s Velocity an ideal solution for enterprises that prioritise secure SAP data handling, risk mitigation, and compliance across SAP ECC and S/4HANA environments.
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How fast can Kagool’s Velocity extract large SAP tables?
Kagool’s Velocity delivers high-performance SAP data ingestion, capable of extracting millions of records per minute from large SAP tables—with minimal impact on source system performance.
Real-world benchmarks demonstrate:
Over 1 million records per minute from high-volume financial tables such as FAGLFLEXA
More than 500,000 records per minute from commonly used tables like MARD, CDPOS, and BKPF
This performance is powered by Velocity’s SAP-certified ABAP-based extraction framework, which is optimised for parallel processing, incremental data loads, and load balancing. These features enable scalable SAP data extraction without disrupting business operations.
Whether you're ingesting historical SAP data or supporting near real-time analytics in platforms like Databricks, Microsoft Azure, or Microsoft Fabric, Velocity ensures fast, reliable, and efficient extraction—even from the most complex SAP ECC or S/4HANA environments.
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What post-implementation support and services does Kagool offer for Velocity users?
Kagool provides a comprehensive, enterprise-grade support ecosystem to ensure long-term success with the Velocity platform following implementation. This includes:
Dedicated customer success teams who work closely with your internal stakeholders to provide strategic guidance, ongoing support, and best-practice recommendations tailored to your industry and objectives.
Proactive system monitoring to detect and address performance issues or anomalies before they impact your SAP data pipelines.
Customised training workshops and onboarding sessions designed to upskill your teams and accelerate adoption across technical and business users.
Optional managed services for organisations seeking fully supported SAP data integration, including continuous monitoring, optimisation, and compliance alignment.
Kagool's post-purchase support model is designed not just for go-live, but to deliver lasting value across your SAP ECC, S/4HANA, and modern analytics platforms such as Databricks, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Fabric. Whether you require ongoing technical support, training, or a strategic data partner, Kagool ensures your Velocity deployment evolves with your business needs.
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Does Kagool's Velocity support delta and change data capture (CDC) extraction from SAP?
Yes. Kagool’s Velocity offers built-in support for delta extraction and change data capture (CDC) from both SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA. Using its SAP-certified ABAP-based extraction framework, Velocity can efficiently detect and extract only the records that have changed, reducing data volumes, system load, and processing time.
Velocity supports multiple CDC strategies, including:
Timestamp-based delta logic
Counter or numeric field-based deltas
Custom CDC logic tailored to your SAP configuration
These capabilities ensure that SAP data remains current and consistent in modern analytics platforms such as Databricks, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Fabric, without requiring full data reloads.
Delta logic is supported across SAP tables, CDS views, and BW extractors (ODP-based), enabling both batch and near real-time SAP data ingestion workflows for advanced analytics, reporting, and machine learning.
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Can Kagool’s Velocity extract SAP data without locking tables or slowing down the SAP system?
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Can Velocity integrate with our existing systems and technology stack?
Yes. Kagool Velocity is designed for seamless ingestion across existing enterprise systems, making it an ideal solution for organisations looking to modernise their SAP data ingestion without disrupting current infrastructure. It supports ingestion from major ERP platforms such as SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA, and Oracle, as well as from CRM systems like Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics.
Velocity also connects easily with leading cloud platforms and data ecosystems, including Databricks, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Fabric, enabling a fully connected, end-to-end enterprise data ingestion pipeline.
To ensure system compatibility and smooth deployment, Kagool’s technical team conducts a detailed architecture assessment, evaluating data sources, performance requirements, and ingestion strategy. This process ensures minimal disruption and optimal performance within your existing IT environment.
Whether you're operating in a hybrid, on-premises, or cloud-first infrastructure, Velocity offers the scalability and flexibility needed to support complex SAP data ingestion workflows across your organisation.
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How does Kagool’s Velocity perform compared to traditional SAP ETL tools or home-grown solutions?
Kagool’s Velocity significantly outperforms traditional SAP ETL tools and home-grown solutions by delivering faster, more efficient, and lower-maintenance SAP data ingestion. Unlike legacy ETL platforms or custom ABAP pipelines, Velocity:
Achieves high extraction throughput—over 1 million records per minute for large tables like FAGLFLEXA
Supports dynamic delta and CDC handling, reducing data volumes and system strain
Eliminates the need for staging environments, delivering data directly into platforms like Databricks, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Fabric
Requires no custom coding, enabling rapid deployment and long-term scalability
Velocity is powered by Kagool’s optimised, SAP-certified ABAP extraction logic, designed to minimise impact on SAP systems while enabling real-time or batch data delivery. This makes it ideal for organisations seeking to modernise their SAP integration strategy and accelerate time-to-insight.
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Do I need staging databases like SAP BW, SLT, or SDA when using Kagool’s Velocity?
No. Kagool’s Velocity enables direct SAP data ingestion without the need for intermediate staging environments such as SAP BW, SLT, or Smart Data Access (SDA). It extracts data straight from SAP ECC or S/4HANA and writes it directly into modern analytics platforms like Databricks Delta Lake, Microsoft Azure, or Microsoft Fabric.
By removing the need for cloud or on-premises staging layers, Velocity:
Reduces infrastructure complexity
Speeds up time-to-insight
Lowers integration costs
Minimises data duplication and latency
This staging-free architecture is especially valuable for organisations looking to modernise their SAP data strategy while avoiding legacy system constraints and unnecessary overhead.
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How is Kagool’s Velocity deployed? Is it cloud-based or installed on-premises?
Kagool’s Velocity is primarily delivered as a cloud-managed Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution, designed for fast deployment and minimal infrastructure overhead. It includes a lightweight SAP connector that is installed within your SAP ECC or S/4HANA environment—behind your firewall—to enable secure, high-performance data extraction.
Key deployment features:
No heavy on-premises infrastructure required
Works with SAP ECC and S/4HANA in both cloud and on-premises environments
Cloud-native architecture integrated with Databricks, Azure, and Microsoft Fabric
SaaS option available for organisations preferring a fully hosted model
This flexible deployment model ensures security, scalability, and ease of management, while keeping sensitive SAP systems protected within your internal network.
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How much SAP Basis involvement is required to deploy and use Kagool’s Velocity?
Minimal SAP Basis work is required to deploy and operate Kagool’s Velocity. Your SAP Basis team is typically involved during the initial setup phase to assist with:
Deploying the ABAP extraction package
Establishing the secure connection between your SAP system and Velocity’s cloud environment
Once deployed, day-to-day data ingestion tasks are managed through Velocity’s user-friendly interface, requiring no ABAP development or ongoing Basis intervention. This reduces the operational burden on SAP teams and empowers IT and data teams to manage extractions independently.
Velocity’s no-code design and optimised deployment process make it ideal for organisations looking to minimise reliance on internal SAP resources while modernising their SAP data integration.
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