Amazon Selling Partner (SP-API) Connector for SSAS

Amazon Selling Partner Connector (SP-API) can be used to integrated SP-API that helps Amazon sellers to programmatically exchange data on listings, orders, payments, reports, and more.

In this article you will learn how to quickly and efficiently integrate Amazon Selling Partner (SP-API) data in SSAS without coding. We will use high-performance Amazon Selling Partner (SP-API) Connector to easily connect to Amazon Selling Partner (SP-API) and then access the data inside SSAS.

Let's follow the steps below to see how we can accomplish that!

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Create Data Source in ZappySys Data Gateway based on API Driver

  1. Download and install ODBC PowerPack.

  2. Search for gateway in start menu and Open ZappySys Data Gateway:
    Open ZappySys Data Gateway

  3. Go to Users Tab to add our first Gateway user. Click Add; we will give it a name tdsuser and enter password you like to give. Check Admin option and click OK to save. We will use these details later when we create linked server:
    ZappySys Data Gateway - Add User

  4. Now we are ready to add a data source. Click Add, give data source a name (Copy this name somewhere, we will need it later) and then select Native - ZappySys API Driver. Finally, click OK. And it will create the Data Set for it and open the ZS driver UI.

    AmazonSellingPartnerSpApiDSN

    ZappySys Data Gateway - Add Data Source

  5. When the Configuration window appears give your data source a name if you haven't done that already, then select "Amazon Selling Partner (SP-API)" from the list of Popular Connectors. If "Amazon Selling Partner (SP-API)" is not present in the list, then click "Search Online" and download it. Then set the path to the location where you downloaded it. Finally, click Continue >> to proceed with configuring the DSN:

    AmazonSellingPartnerSpApiDSN
    Amazon Selling Partner (SP-API)
    ODBC DSN Template Selection
  6. Now it's time to configure the Connection Manager. Select Authentication Type, e.g. Token Authentication. Then select API Base URL (in most cases, the default one is the right one). More info is available in the Authentication section.

    Amazon Sellers can use SP-API to set up private integrations and build solutions exclusively for their Amazon store. Private app is available only to your organization and is self-authorized. A private developer builds application(s) that integrate their own company with Amazon APIs. [API reference]

    Steps how to get and use Amazon Selling Partner (SP-API) credentials : Private app [OAuth]

    Perform the following steps to authenticate calls using Amazon SP-API Private app:

    1. Register as an Amazon Private SP-API Developer. You may need to wait for a day or two to get approved (check approval status).
    2. Once your developer account is approved, login to your account, visit developer console and click Add new app client button to create a Private app: Add new app client as Amazon private developer
    3. Continue by naming your application in the App name field, choose SP API as API Type, and select the Roles for your app (i.e. permissions): Register Amazon SP API app
    4. Once you do that, click View link in LWA credentials column to copy Client identifier and Client secret (we will use them later): Copy client id and client secret of Private app in Amazon
    5. Now it's time to Authorize your app: Start authorizing Private app in Amazon developer area
    6. Finish authorizing it by presing Authorize app button: Authorize Private app in Amazon developer area
    7. Finally, copy the Refresh Token (we will use it in the next step): Use refresh token to get Amazon Selling Partner data via REST API
    8. Now go to SSIS package or ODBC data source and use Private app authentication configuration:
      • In the ClientId field paste the Client identifier value you copied in the previous step.
      • In the ClientSecret field paste the Client secret value you copied in the previous step.
      • Leave the default value in the TokenUrl field.
      • In the Refresh Token field paste the Refresh Token value you copied in the previous step.
    9. Click Test Connection to confirm the connection is working.
    10. Done! Now you are ready to use Amazon Selling Partner (SP-API) Connector!

    Fill in all required parameters and set optional parameters if needed:

    AmazonSellingPartnerSpApiDSN
    Amazon Selling Partner (SP-API)
    Private app [OAuth]
    https://sellingpartnerapi-na.amazon.com
    Required Parameters
    ClientId Fill-in the parameter...
    ClientSecret Fill-in the parameter...
    TokenUrl Fill-in the parameter...
    Optional Parameters
    TokenUIMode OnlyRefreshToken
    AuthUrl (Do not Use for Private app - Self Authorization) https://sellercentral.amazon.com/apps/authorize/consent?application_id=[YOUR-APPLICATION-ID]&version=beta
    OrdersApiVersion v0
    SellerApiVersion v1
    ShippingApiVersion v1
    ServicesApiVersion v1
    FbaApiVersion v1
    SalesApiVersion v1
    ReportsApiVersion 2021-06-30
    ProductsFeesApiVersion v0
    ProductPricingApiVersion v0
    CatalogItemsApiVersion 2022-04-01
    VendorOrdersApiVersion v1
    RetryMode RetryWhenStatusCodeMatch
    RetryStatusCodeList 429
    RetryCountMax 5
    RetryMultiplyWaitTime True
    ODBC DSN Oauth Connection Configuration

  7. Once the data source connection has been configured, it's time to configure the SQL query. Select the Preview tab and then click Query Builder button to configure the SQL query:

    ZappySys API Driver - Amazon Selling Partner (SP-API)
    Amazon Selling Partner Connector (SP-API) can be used to integrated SP-API that helps Amazon sellers to programmatically exchange data on listings, orders, payments, reports, and more.
    AmazonSellingPartnerSpApiDSN
    Open Query Builder in API ODBC Driver to read and write data to REST API
  8. Start by selecting the Table or Endpoint you are interested in and then configure the parameters. This will generate a query that we will use in SSAS to retrieve data from Amazon Selling Partner (SP-API). Hit OK button to use this query in the next step.

    SELECT * FROM Orders
    --WHERE AmazonOrderId='902-1845936-5435065'		
    WITH(
    	  CreatedAfter='1900-01-01T00:00:00'
    --	, CreatedBefore='1900-01-01T00:00:00'
    --	, LastUpdatedAfter='1900-01-01T00:00:00'
    --	, LastUpdatedBefore='1900-01-01T00:00:00'
    --	, OrderStatuses='Pending~Unshipped~PartiallyShipped~PendingAvailability~Shipped~Canceled~Unfulfillable'
    --	, MarketplaceIds='ATVPDKIKX0DER~A2Q3Y263D00KWC~A2EUQ1WTGCTBG2'
    --	, FulfillmentChannels='AFN~MFN'
    --	, PaymentMethods='COD~CVS~Other'
    --	, AmazonOrderIds='1111111,222222,333333'
    )
    --CONNECTION(
    --	ServiceUrl='https://sellingpartnerapi-na.amazon.com'
    --)
    Configure table/endpoint parameters in ODBC data source based on API Driver
    Some parameters configured in this window will be passed to the Amazon Selling Partner (SP-API) API, e.g. filtering parameters. It means that filtering will be done on the server side (instead of the client side), enabling you to get only the meaningful data much faster.
  9. Now hit Preview Data button to preview the data using the generated SQL query. If you are satisfied with the result, use this query in SSAS:

    ZappySys API Driver - Amazon Selling Partner (SP-API)
    Amazon Selling Partner Connector (SP-API) can be used to integrated SP-API that helps Amazon sellers to programmatically exchange data on listings, orders, payments, reports, and more.
    AmazonSellingPartnerSpApiDSN
    SELECT * FROM Orders
    --WHERE AmazonOrderId='902-1845936-5435065'		
    WITH(
    	  CreatedAfter='1900-01-01T00:00:00'
    --	, CreatedBefore='1900-01-01T00:00:00'
    --	, LastUpdatedAfter='1900-01-01T00:00:00'
    --	, LastUpdatedBefore='1900-01-01T00:00:00'
    --	, OrderStatuses='Pending~Unshipped~PartiallyShipped~PendingAvailability~Shipped~Canceled~Unfulfillable'
    --	, MarketplaceIds='ATVPDKIKX0DER~A2Q3Y263D00KWC~A2EUQ1WTGCTBG2'
    --	, FulfillmentChannels='AFN~MFN'
    --	, PaymentMethods='COD~CVS~Other'
    --	, AmazonOrderIds='1111111,222222,333333'
    )
    --CONNECTION(
    --	ServiceUrl='https://sellingpartnerapi-na.amazon.com'
    --)
    API ODBC Driver-based data source data preview
    You can also access data quickly from the tables dropdown by selecting <Select table>.
    A WHERE clause, LIMIT keyword will be performed on the client side, meaning that the whole result set will be retrieved from the Amazon Selling Partner (SP-API) API first, and only then the filtering will be applied to the data. If possible, it is recommended to use parameters in Query Builder to filter the data on the server side (in Amazon Selling Partner (SP-API) servers).
  10. Click OK to finish creating the data source.

Read Amazon Selling Partner (SP-API) data in SSAS cube

With the data source created in the Data Gateway (previous step), we're now ready to read Amazon Selling Partner (SP-API) data in an SSAS cube. Before we dive in, open Visual Studio and create a new Analysis Services project. Then, you're all set!

In the example below, we use Multidimensional and Data Mining Analysis Services project, but it should work with Tabular project too.

Create data source based on ZappySys Data Gateway

Let's start by creating a data source for a cube, based on the Data Gateway's data source we created earlier. So, what are we waiting for? Let's do it!

  1. Create a new data source: Create new data source in SSAS to read API data
  2. Once a window opens, select Create a data source based on an existing or new connection option and click New...: Connect to ZappySys Data Gateway in SSAS to read API data
  3. Here things become a little complicated, but do not despair, it's only for a little while. Just perform these little steps:
    • Select Native OLE DB\SQL Server Native Client 11.0 as provider.
    • Enter your Server name (or IP address) and Port, separated by a comma.
    • Select SQL Server Authentication option for authentication.
    • Input User name which has admin permissions in the ZappySys Data Gateway.
    • In Database name field enter the same data source name you use in the ZappySys Data Gateway.
    • Hopefully, our hard work is done, when we Test Connection.
    AmazonSellingPartnerSpApiDSN
    AmazonSellingPartnerSpApiDSN
    Configure new data source in SSAS to read API data
    If SQL Server Native Client 11.0 is not listed as Native OLE DB provider, try using these:
    • Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server
    • Microsoft OLE DB Provider for SQL Server
  4. Indeed, life is easy again: Test connection to ZappySys Data Gateway in SSAS to read API data

Add data source view

We have data source in place, it's now time to add a data source view. Let's not waste a single second and get on to it!

  1. Start by right-clicking on Data Source Views and then choosing New Data Source View...: Create new data source view in SSAS to read API data
  2. Select the previously created data source and click Next: Connect to ZappySys Data Gateway in SSAS to read API data
  3. Ignore the Name Matching window and click Next.
  4. Add the tables you will use in your SSAS cube: Select tables to read API data in SSAS cube
    For cube dimensions, consider creating a Virtual Table in the Data Gateway's data source. Use the DISTINCT keyword in the SELECT statement to get unique values from the facts table, like this:
    SELECT DISTINCT Country FROM Customers
    For demonstration purposes we are using sample tables which may not be available in Amazon Selling Partner (SP-API).
  5. Review your data source view and click Finish: Successful data source view creation in SSAS
  6. Add the missing table relationships and you're done! Create additional table relationships in SSAS to read API data

Create cube

We have a data source view ready to be used by our cube. Let's create one!

  1. Start by right-clicking on Cubes and selecting New Cube... menu item: Create new SSAS cube to read API data
  2. Select tables you will use for the measures: Choose measure tables in SSAS to read API data
  3. And then select the measures themselves: Selecting measures for SSAS cube to read API data
  4. Don't stop and select the dimensions too: Choosing dimensions for SSAS cube to read API data
  5. Move along and click Finish before the final steps: Read API data in SSAS cube
  6. Review your cube before processing it: Read API data in SSAS cube
  7. It's time for the grand finale! Hit Process... to create the cube: Process SSAS cube to read API data
  8. A splendid success! SSAS cube processed to read API data

Execute MDX query

The cube is created and processed. It's time to reap what we sow! Just execute an MDX query and get Amazon Selling Partner (SP-API) data in your SSAS cube:

Execute MDX in SSAS cube to read API data

Actions supported by Amazon Selling Partner (SP-API) Connector

Learn how to perform common Amazon Selling Partner (SP-API) actions directly in SSAS with these how-to guides:

Conclusion

In this article we showed you how to connect to Amazon Selling Partner (SP-API) in SSAS and integrate data without any coding, saving you time and effort. It's worth noting that ZappySys API Driver allows you to connect not only to Amazon Selling Partner (SP-API), but to any Java application that supports JDBC (just use a different JDBC driver and configure it appropriately).

We encourage you to download Amazon Selling Partner (SP-API) Connector for SSAS and see how easy it is to use it for yourself or your team.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact ZappySys support team. You can also open a live chat immediately by clicking on the chat icon below.

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