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Nick BowlerRookie
 It's all about Community
Looking for a sample Powershell script using the API

We want to keep data in a reference system and in LeanIX in synch.  The administrators of the reference system are proficient in powershell, and the easiest path is a powershell script that uses the LeanIX APIs. Does anyone have a powershell script that uses the LeanIX APIs that we could use as a reference model?

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roben_n4Rookie
 Application Portfolio Management
Reclassify applications to IT components

Hi everyone,We’re currently undertaking an initiative to review and reclassify our LeanIX inventory. During this process, we’ve identified a number of fact sheets currently classified as Applications that may be more appropriately categorized as IT Components.While we’ve reviewed the definitions provided in the LeanIX documentation, we’d really appreciate hearing from the community:What criteria do you use to distinguish between an Application and an IT Component? Are there any practical examples or decision frameworks you’ve found helpful?Additionally, for those who have gone through a similar reclassification effort:Did you manually create new IT Component fact sheets, or did you find the Export/Import method more efficient? Any lessons learned or pitfalls to avoid?Thanks in advance for your insights and experiences.  

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Michael Huisinkveld
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Michael HuisinkveldCommunity Manager
 Asia-Pacific User Group
🌟 Join Us for our Upcoming August Customer Success Office Hours! 🌟

Our next office hours are coming up again. We are looking forward to addressing your queries, sharing updates, and discussing all things LeanIX! Whether you're a long-time customer or new to our community, we welcome you to join in for an informative and engaging session. 🗓 Date: 11/08/2025🕒 Time: 1pm - 2pm AEST📍 Online: Register here To make the most of our time together, we encourage you to submit any questions you might have ahead of the meeting by simply responding to this post. Whether they’re specific challenges you’re facing, feedback on our recent updates, or topics you’d like us to cover, your input helps us tailor the session to best serve our community.  We're looking forward to connecting with you and exploring your questions in detail. This is also an opportunity to exchange your ideas and thoughts with the wider community and get their input and feedback. Don't miss out on this opportunity to engage, learn, and share with fellow LeanIX users! Thank you for your continu

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Jim FisherRookie
 The Americas User Group
Can you set Diagram read/write permissions by role?

We have a couple of custom LeanIX roles set up in our organization, facilitated via SSO.  One of these roles is associated with the majority of employees in our company, we’ll call it “RO” for short, and another is associated with the team of individuals responsible for updating these diagrams (we’ll call it "RW”).  If I set the baseline permissions of a diagram to read-only, I haven’t been able to find a way to assign Read/Write permissions to members of the RW role.  It looks like the only way to assign these is at the user level for every diagram we have published.  The end goal is to have a sort of “diagram reference library” which, when published to, is read-only visible to the larger role group without having to manually grant write permissions to the smaller individually, per user, per diagram.Is anyone doing this today? 

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justinharclerode
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Beau RouseRookie
 Asia-Pacific User Group
Roadmap item - #580 – Jira Asset Configuration Management Integration - Any experiences to share?

Hi SAP LeanIX community,I am keen to start a conversation around the upcoming integration between SAP LeanIX and Jira Asset & Configuration Management (Jira Assets/CMDB). I believe it’s currently in testing.This integration promises alot, bringing architecture and operational data closer together, helping with things like: Linking LeanIX Fact Sheets with Jira CIs and tickets Bi-directional updates between architecture and asset metadata Asset-aware incident and change management Better visibility and governance across transformation initiatives These use cases sound powerful on paper, but I’d love to hear from others in the community:🧠 Are you currently exploring this integration?📦 Have you joined the beta?🔍 What use cases are you aiming to support?💬 Any lessons learned or challenges you'd flag?I'll be particularly interested in understanding: Where people are choosing to master data (LeanIX vs Jira Assets) How lifecycle status, risk, or ownership metadata flows across

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Anonymous
 Asia-Pacific User Group
Personal subscription/licence/instance

Love the product and use daily in a work account context.  As a EA always looking at ways to improve my methods.   Is there a way to get a personal (low cost!) Instance for experimentation or as part of consultancy engagements?

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Roald RoosRookie
 SAP LeanIX Developers
Select subtypes through Json in custom KPI

For a custom KPI I want to create a Json filter on Application subtype ‘Deployments’ but I can't get it to work. As the subtype is showed as a field in the Factsheet I added it as fieldName “subtype” and fieldValue “Deployment”  but this gives an error. Is the subtype not a field? And any idea how to note it in Json? {            "type": "none",            "filters": [                {                    "type": "equals",                    "fieldName": "subtype",                    "fieldValue": "Deployment"                }            ]        },

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Michael Huisinkveld
Community Manager
Michael HuisinkveldCommunity Manager
 Asia-Pacific User Group
🌟 Join us for our upcoming SAP LeanIX User Group Sydney - The EA Exchange 🌟

To all LeanIX users and enthusiasts! This is your opportunity to join us in Sydney for our next in-person User Group where we will discuss SAP LeanIX - An Enterprise Architecture tool not only for EA. This is your chance to hear from industry leaders about adoption stragies and driving engagement with a wide range of internal stakeholders. 🗓 Date: 21st of August🕑 Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Networking Reception: 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM📍 Location: SAP Sydney Office – Level 13, 1 Denison Street, North Sydney NSW 2060 Join us for an insightful afternoon where we delve deep into strategies to engage internal stakeholders beyond the architecture team. We're excited to feature presentations from seasoned industry leaders:👉 Ampcontrol ​@Neil MacKellar - LeanIX Unleashed: Beyond Application Management. LeanIX is well known for mapping and managing applications—connecting EOL, integrations, and initiatives. What happens when you push past the basics? Neil explores how to evolve beyond LeanIX 1.0.1

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souvik_cRookie
 Application Portfolio Management
Query regarding consolidating Business Capabilities

Hello to Everyone!I am new to this group, please redirect me to older post if this question has been answered in the past. I am basically trying to consolidate the business capabilities in my SAP LeanIX instance from non-standard capabilities (~380 of them) to standard. Is there a best/smarter way to do it?Thanks!RegardsSouvik 

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Jiwon LeeRookie
 It's all about Community
Signing in for workspace

Hello, I got invited as admin of a LeanIX workspace, but I can’t sign in. It’s my first time using LeanIX.Could I get any help?Thank you.

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EricSophomore
 It's all about Community
Where did you (all) start?

Hi everyone,as I already mentioned in my personal introduction, I`m a freshman, so I hope that question doesn`t reach to far.Where did you start, as you started with LeanIX (EA)? (I hope the following thoughts narrow down a bit what I mean.)I understood, that you should start with Business Capabilities - which kind of makes sense. In the second step, you connect the application landscape to these business capabilities. Now to the…. First question: I read, that todays approach in EA is more agile (project by project). Means for me, you shouldn`t create that monster map, that shows “all” the dependencies and connections between business and IT. Is that correct?So have you generated your first content by joining a first project (e.g. new application XY) and then iteratively grew your EA by continuing that “process” (project by project by project)? Or have you at least started with the core applications or something similar? Second question:How “deep” your information is defined (by partit

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Carsten Schütz
Community Manager
Carsten SchützCommunity Manager
 It's all about Community
New to the Community? Here's everything you need to know!

Welcome to the LeanIX Digital Community!We are excited to have you joining us as we explore the latest trends and best practices in Enterprise Architecture and Business transformation.By becoming a member of our community, you'll have access to a wealth of information and resources, as well as the opportunity to connect with other professionals in your field. You'll be able to learn from industry experts, exchange ideas with peers, and engage in lively discussions on the topics that matter most to you.Registration is quick and easy, and it will give you instant access to our community content. (the link is only valid if you’re logged out). You'll also be able to participate in our forums, ask questions, and get feedback from other members.Please only use your business e-mail address so that we can approve your registration and assign you a specific role as fast as possible.  Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out in your career, the LeanIX Digital Community has

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mvanrooijenRoyalty For Loyalty
 It's all about Community
How can you edit the multiplicity of interface relationships

Hi All, We have a couple of challenges, one of them being that an interface can be both a provider as wel as a consumer at the same time. this is how that works:An application provides a dataset through an interface, this is consumed by another application. That data set is edited in the second application and provided back to application one who then consumes it. At certain points in time that interface also communicates the dataset directly to another interface.Any advice on how to model that would be greatly appreciated. My preferred solution would be to change the multiplicity from Manty to one to Many to Many relationships on provider as well as Consumer interfaces by the way.  

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geoffrey.lowney
geoffrey.lowneyVeteran
 Application Portfolio Management
When does deleting a Transformation result in other fact sheets being archived?

Hey LeanIX team.I create a Transformation such as Change Application Technology. I want to specify a New IT Component that does not already exist, so I type the name and click “+ Create new fact sheet...” in the popup menu, and that results in the fact sheet being created (as expected).If I delete the Transformation then the newly-created fact sheet gets automatically archived. This happened (in a simple test) even if I had added a description to the referenced fact sheet.Creating and then deleting a Transformation that references an existing fact sheet does not cause the referenced fact sheet to be archived (in my test, the existing fact sheet had lots of other data and relationships).Muy question is: What are the rules defining when fact sheets referenced by Transformations are auto-archived as part of deleting the Transformation? e.g. is it related to lifecycle dates or other data on the referenced fact sheet.Thanks

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fredrika.slikkers
LeanIX Team
fredrika.slikkersLeanIX Team
 The Americas User Group
Save the Date: San Francisco VIP Customer-Only Session + Lunch - August 21st

Join us for an exclusive, customer-only VIP session ahead of the San Francisco SAP Transformation Excellence Tour. This special session is designed specifically for LeanIX and Signavio customers.Morning VIP Session (Customer-Only): Reserved exclusively for SAP LeanIX and Signavio customers Connect with peers in the Bay Area Share best practices and learn how others are driving transformation with SAP LeanIX and Signavio Choose your focus: LeanIX, Signavio, or both — sessions tailored to your interest Morning coffee & refreshments ☕ and catered networking lunch 🍽️ Afternoon Agenda Highlights: Explore how to combine enterprise architecture with process excellence Learn strategies for continuous business transformation Hear from experts and customer stories 📄 View Agenda + Register HereWe look forward to hosting you!

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fredrika.slikkers
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Dominik G.
 It's all about Community
Modelling Processes using Capabilities

Hello everyone,I have a question about the practical use of Business Capabilities from LeanIX within the context of process modeling in Signavio. My understanding is that Business Capabilities represent the “What” an organization needs to achieve its strategic goals—essentially, the abilities required. Processes, on the other hand, describe the “How” and provide a concrete sequence of activities to implement these capabilities.I’m uncertain about where and how Capabilities can be effectively utilized within a Signavio process model. If a process explains how a Capability is carried out, what added value does integrating the Capability into the process model bring? Should Capabilities be added as a reference to clarify the strategic alignment, or are there other best practices for using Capabilities in process modeling?I would appreciate any recommendations or insights on how others are handling the connection between LeanIX Capabilities and Signavio processes, as well as the benefits t

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graziela.sRookie
 SAP LeanIX Developers
Factsheet Fields in an ADR

Is it possible to use a link to a factsheet field to render it in an ADR?

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justinharclerode
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RhythmDawgRookie
 LeanIX Onboarding
How do diagram data sources/targets in data flow diagrams?

HiI’m new to LeanIX and would like to know if there are any reference materials on how to diagram data sources/targets in data flow diagrams. My confusion is that LeanIX focuses on and diagrams the provider/consumer of interfaces (i.e. interface host and caller) and I don’t see how to do data flow diagrams that show the flow of data between systems. My preference is to use interface fact sheets and LeanIX data flow diagrams (not free draw) that note both the provider/consumer and data source/target.Thanks

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danielle.murphy
LeanIX Team
Jack Denny
Community Manager
Jack DennyCommunity Manager
 Asia-Pacific User Group
Digital Customer Success in APAC

Hi APAC LeanIX Users!As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the customer experience and provide more efficient and effective support, We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Digital Customer Success Program! What to Expect:Business Hours Customer Success & Assistance via email at customer.success@leanix.net Virtual Office Hours — Our first session is this Thursday and will be running on a monthly basis. Regular Webinars — Hosted by our Transformation & Customer Success Managers on specific use-cases and features. Much more — See the full list belowJoin us for our first Office Hours this Thursday April 17th @ 1:00 PM AEST, where we will be discussing the Digital Customer Success Program and providing a Q2 Roadmap outlook. Register HereYou can find all future office hours and webinars posted in the Events tab and in the APAC group.  

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Michael Huisinkveld
Community Manager
Michael Huisinkveld
Community Manager
Michael HuisinkveldCommunity Manager
 Asia-Pacific User Group
Upcoming Best Practices Webinar 23rd of July

We're thrilled to announce an upcoming Best Practices Webinar titled "Showcase EA value with SAP LeanIX Dashboards." Join our Customer Success Onboarding Manager, Panashe Dube for our latest Best Practices Webinar "Showcase EA value with SAP LeanIX Dashboards" that provides a deep dive into the creation of meaningful dashboards that tell a compelling story to your stakeholders.🗓 Date: Wednesday 23/07/2025🕒 Time: 1pm AEST (Sydney/Melbourne)📍 Online: Register hereIn this session, we will delve into real world examples of how other organizations have successfully adopted and benefited from LeanIX dashboards. This session will cover everything you need to know from basic functionalities to advanced customization of our dashboards and how to ensure that the data underpinning your dashboards is accurate and complete.Thank you for being an active member of our community. We look forward to seeing you there!Cheers,Michael Huisinkveld

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Simon ClaydenRookie
 Academy & Best Practices
Recording Business Capability Maturity for Multiple Organisations

Scenario:An organisation has four business divisions.Business capability maturity differs across business divisions (I.e. Data Management is “Ad Hoc” in Division 1, “Defined” in Divisions 2 & 3, and “Managed” in Division 4. Question:Where in the factsheet for Data Management should those maturity scores be captured? Is it under Organisation and the Business Unit Maturity field? 

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JulianSRookie
 Application Portfolio Management
Adoption of the LeanIX Tech Category Catalog

Hello everyone,we are currently in the process of categorizing our IT components using the LeanIX Tech Category Catalog. However, we often encounter difficulties in finding the right categories for certain technologies due to the predefined hierarchy based on the TBM Solutions Layer. For instance, we created a custom tech category called "Operating Systems" with subcategories "Mobile OS", "Server OS", and "Workstation OS" to better fit our needs. Additionally, we developed a separate category for "Languages and Frameworks".Since this approach diverges from the intended use of the catalog, I am curious about how others in the community handle these challenges. Do you adhere strictly to the catalog, adapt it to meet your specific needs, or create entirely new categories?I appreciate any insights and experiences you are willing to share!Best regards,Julian

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kedar.mahajaniRookie
 The Americas User Group
Best Practices for Capturing IT Components and Managing Granularity in LeanIX

I’m currently working on capturing all IT components used across our organization in LeanIX. While using the reference catalog is helpful—especially for details like lifecycle (e.g., end-of-life dates)—the list is becoming quite large and difficult to manage.I’d like to understand how other teams are approaching this:What level of granularity are you using when modeling IT components? Do you include every tool/library/framework or focus only on critical or enterprise-level technologies? How do you balance accuracy with maintainability when using the reference catalog?Would love to hear your strategies or lessons learned for keeping the IT component list meaningful yet manageable.

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Michael Huisinkveld
Community Manager
Michael HuisinkveldCommunity Manager
 Asia-Pacific User Group
🌟 Join Us for our Upcoming July Customer Success Office Hours! 🌟

Our next office hours are coming up again. We are looking forward to addressing your queries, sharing updates, and discussing all things LeanIX! Whether you're a long-time customer or new to our community, we welcome you to join in for an informative and engaging session. 🗓 Date: 16/07/2025🕒 Time: 1pm AEST📍 Online: Register here To make the most of our time together, we encourage you to submit any questions you might have ahead of the meeting by simply responding to this post. Whether they’re specific challenges you’re facing, feedback on our recent updates, or topics you’d like us to cover, your input helps us tailor the session to best serve our community. We're looking forward to connecting with you and exploring your questions in detail. This is also an opportunity to exchange your ideas and thoughts with the wider community and get their input and feedback. Don't miss out on this opportunity to engage, learn, and share with fellow LeanIX users!Thank you for your continued invol

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Community Manager
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RKBARookie
 Application Portfolio Management
Best Practices for Assigning External App IDs During Initial Excel Import into LeanIX

Hi everyone,We’re preparing to import preliminary application data into LeanIX using Excel, but currently don’t have any External App IDs assigned to the applications.Looking for best practices or recommended formats that have worked well for generating unique, consistent, and persistent External App IDs—especially during the initial import phase.Any suggestions or examples from your experience would be greatly appreciated!Thanks in advance!

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justinharclerode
LeanIX Team

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