David Den Boer on Wed, Nov 13, 2019 @ 08:11 AM
We all played the old game “rock, paper, scissors” (aka Rochambeau) to settle a dispute or just for fun. Everyone knows the simple hierarchy that forms a path to victory - rocks crush scissors, paper covers a rock, but scissors cut paper. This is a lesson we learn as children, but such simple hierarchies of superiority can govern outcomes in professional life too.
Topics: Analytics, EPM, sap bpc, technology
David Den Boer on Mon, Oct 14, 2019 @ 00:10 AM
It’s that time again…no I’m not talking about Halloween; I mean something that can be even scarier – the dreaded Planning process! Ever feel like there’s a “Ghost in the Machine” haunting your users with poor performance and system instability?
Many organizations have a rough experience simply getting their planning solution deployed and operational the first time they go live. They adopt a belief that the system is so fragile that any adjustments like patching software components, risk causing the solution to crumble.
Topics: sap bpc, BPC11, BPC planning Master Data and Data Structure
Transfer pricing is one of the largest drivers of a company’s effective tax rate and is a hot topic due to the significant increase in transfer pricing reporting requirements – especially as BEPS and OECD measures are enacted across the globe. These extensive changes in international cooperation, as well as shorter deadlines, greater frequency, and closer scrutiny of transfer pricing in tax audits, have made transfer pricing the most significant tax issue for multi-national corporations.
Topics: sap bpc, Darwin EPM, BPCv10 embedded, BPC11, BPC planning Master Data and Data Structure
Richard Hynes on Fri, Nov 30, 2018 @ 23:11 PM
This blog continues our series on how to find excellence in your BPC planning processes by looking at the area of Master Data and Data structure. This might seem like a dry subject, but getting it right is an essential part of an EPM system that delivers on your investment. Excellence in this area can make the difference.
Topics: sap bpc, BPCv10 embedded, BPC11, BPC planning Master Data and Data Structure
The BPC in “SAP BPC” stands for “Business Objects Planning and Consolidation”.
Topics: Business Intelligence (BI), FUTURE OF SAP BPC, BPC11
Ivo Bauermann on Fri, Nov 30, 2018 @ 23:11 PM
Matrix consolidations in SAP BPC NWWhen determining your consolidation requirements, one of the key points of discussion should be whether you need statutory or management consolidation.
Richard Hynes on Mon, Nov 05, 2018 @ 12:11 PM
EPM and Analysis plug-ins Compared – Critical information for the BPC v10.1 embedded, v10.1 and v11x user.
Topics: SO - BPC v10.x, SO - BPC v11.x, BPC 11, Version for BW/4HANA, FUTURE OF SAP BPC, EPM & Analysis plug-ins, BPCv10 embedded, BPC PLUG-INS, Analysis plug-in v2.7 for Office
Charles Dagaev on Thu, Aug 02, 2018 @ 12:08 PM
We have had a number of BPC Windows customers calling regarding non responsive server after installing updates .
Topics: SO - BPC v7.x, SO - Platform - Microsoft, SO - BPC v10.x, SO - BPC v11.x
Richard Hynes on Tue, Jul 31, 2018 @ 23:07 PM
How to integrate SAP ECC and external non-SAP data sources in BPC, How to integrate SAP and non-SAP data sources in BPC, Anatomy of an acquisition: Integrating data sources in BPC
Topics: SO - BPC v10.x, SO - BPC v11.x, tuneup, analytics tune up
David Den Boer on Fri, Jul 27, 2018 @ 13:07 PM
Summer brings days at the beach and the inevitable sunburn, while winter delivers snow and shoveling. Budget season? Well, that can mean a scramble to make sure your EPM software is 100% ready when entering a planning cycle. If your organization is like most, updating your EPM system is a priority during the off-season—especially if major improvements are on the punch list. The following five steps can ensure the smoothest possible experience—and keep the drama to a minimum:
Topics: Roadmap, BPC v10 upgrade, BPC, Product Focused, reporting, sap bpc, SO - BPC v7.x, SO - BPC v10.x, SO - BPC v11.x, SAP Analytics Cloud, User Experience, tuneup, analytics tune up
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