What measure should be taken to ensure SAP Analytics Cloud system updates do not disrupt existing reports and dashboards?

Conducting thorough user acceptance testing is essential to ensure that system updates in SAP Analytics Cloud do not disrupt existing reports and dashboards. This process involves validating that the updates do not adversely affect the functionality or performance of reports that users rely on. By engaging users in testing after updates, you can identify any potential issues early on and address them before the changes go live. This proactive approach not only helps maintain the integrity of existing dashboards and reports but also ensures that users can continue their work seamlessly, with minimal disruption.

While other measures such as backing up content, reviewing update release notes, and restricting user access can also be beneficial, they do not directly address the actual functionality and user experience aspect impacted by updates. User acceptance testing specifically involves actual users, which means it directly reflects how existing reports and dashboards perform post-update, enabling teams to fine-tune them before full deployment.