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
Jennifer Breier on Thu, Apr 19, 2018 @ 08:04 AM
SAP BPC users know that its user interface is built on the Excel platform – making it user-friendly for accounting and finance professionals who already work in Excel for financial statements and other reporting. But how can you improve the Excel experience, either with or without a developer?
Topics: Product Focused, Darwin EPM, User Experience
David Den Boer on Fri, Apr 06, 2018 @ 08:04 AM
We have all overcome mistakes in life, using the rearview mirror to observe how easy it would have been to sidestep the pitfall, commenting, “If only I knew then what I know now.” This thought crosses my mind almost daily.
What do you do when you feel this way about the EPM process, BPC or your consultants? Do you ever wonder how they became experts, or how qualified they truly are? How do they define best practice? Recently, I worked with a customer who started their BPC journey with an early version of BPC for NetWeaver. They sought out highly talented consultants, assuming their talent and experience based on their reputation within the industry.
Topics: Best Practices, Thought Leadership, Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), Implementation, Services Focused, Executive
Scott Kolka on Fri, Mar 16, 2018 @ 11:03 AM
New SAP BPC customers often have a plethora of questions – and that’s what we’re here for! Consultants at Column5 answer a variety of questions every day, constantly taking note of which ones come up repeatedly over time.
Whether you’re considering a BPC implementation or are already using BPC, we’ve compiled a list of the most frequent questions asked by inexperienced users to help you better understand the software and its available benefits.
Project timing is dependent on many factors, including the project’s functionality scope, its impact on change management and the organization’s size. A correlation also seems to exist between organizational size, complexity and project duration. That said, here are some general rules of thumb when it comes to timing:
Topics: best practices for epm, Functional, sap bpc
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