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SAP BPC Customers: Stay, Migrate, or Evolve?

Posted by Column5 Consulting on Thu, Mar 06, 2025 @ 07:03 AM
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SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) has been a trusted financial planning and consolidation solution for years, but the landscape is shifting. With SAP’s end-of-maintenance timelines approaching and cloud-based EPM solutions gaining traction, many BPC customers are facing a critical decision: 

πŸ”Ή Should you stay on BPC and modernize? 
πŸ”Ή Is it time to migrate to a cloud-based EPM solution? 
πŸ”Ή Can a hybrid approach give you the best of both worlds? 

To help organizations navigate these choices, Column5 is hosting an exclusive webinar: 

πŸ“… Webinar: SAP BPC Strategy – Should You Stay, Move, or Evolve? 

πŸ“Œ Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 
πŸ“Œ Time: 11am-12pm ET 
πŸ“Œ Duration: 60 minutes 
πŸ“Œ Register Here β†’ Webinar Registration 

Join Column5’s EPM experts and discover the latest SAP BPC roadmap insights, a breakdown of your available options, and a clear strategy to ensure your financial planning and consolidation processes remain competitive, cost-effective, and future-proof. 

 

The SAP BPC Roadmap: What’s Changing? 

SAP BPC customers must be aware of critical maintenance deadlines that may impact their long-term planning: 

βœ” BPC Microsoft & NetWeaver Versions: Approaching end-of-life, with no future SAP enhancements planned 
βœ” BPC 2021 on BW/4HANA: Supported until at least 2040, making it the only long-term on-premise option, with options to host via SAP RISE and/or your Hyperscaler of choice 
βœ” SAP’s Strategic Shift: SAP is emphasizing SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Group Reporting, and Datasphere as the future of financial planning and analytics 

What does this mean for your organization? You must evaluate your path forward now to avoid technical debt, costly last-minute migrations, or missed opportunities to enhance efficiency with cloud-based AI and automation. 

 

Your Options: Stay, Move, or Hybrid? 

During the webinar, we’ll explore three distinct paths BPC customers can take: 

πŸ”Ή Option 1: Stay on SAP BPC and Modernize 

If your organization relies heavily on BPC for complex consolidation and reporting, Column5 can provide long-term options for support, but upgrading to BPC 2021 on BW/4HANA might be the best move. 
Key Benefits of Upgrading: 
βœ” Long-term SAP support through at least 2040 
βœ” Minimal disruption for existing BPC users 
βœ” Improved performance, scalability, and BW/4HANA integration 
βœ” Ability to modernize BPC with AI & automation 

πŸ’‘ Pro Tip: Even if you stay on BPC, you must adapt to emerging technologies like AI-driven forecasting and cloud integration to stay competitive. 

 

πŸ”Ή Option 2: Migrate to a Cloud-Based EPM Solution 

Organizations seeking greater agility, AI-driven planning, and reduced IT maintenance may benefit from a cloud-native EPM platform. 
Top EPM Cloud Solutions to Consider: 
βœ” SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) – SAP’s preferred cloud planning & analytics tool 
βœ” Oracle EPM Cloud – Robust consolidation & enterprise-wide planning 
βœ” OneStream, Tagetik – Unified platforms for finance transformation 
βœ” Anaplan, Vena, Workday Adaptive Planning – AI-driven forecasting & budgeting 

Benefits of Moving to the Cloud: 
βœ” Scalability – Elastic cloud computing adjusts to your needs 
βœ” Cost Savings – Reduces IT overhead and infrastructure investments 
βœ” AI-Driven Planning – Smarter insights and predictive analytics 
βœ” Seamless Data Integration – Faster decision-making with real-time data 

🚨 However, migrating can present challenges, including integration complexities, learning curves, and upfront costs. Our webinar will cover how to reduce migration risks and maximize ROI. 

 

πŸ”Ή Option 3: A Hybrid Approach – Best of Both Worlds 

Many companies are choosing a hybrid strategyβ€”keeping BPC for financial consolidation while leveraging cloud EPM tools for advanced planning and analytics. 
Example Use Cases: 
βœ” Use BPC for Consolidation + SAC for Planning & Reporting 
βœ” Combine BPC’s financial rigor with AI-powered forecasting tools 
βœ” Bridge legacy on-premise systems with real-time cloud analytics 

πŸ’‘ How Darwin Analytics Helps: 
One of the biggest challenges in BPC migration is integration. Darwin Analytics acts as a bridge between BPC and cloud-based tools, allowing companies to: 
βœ” Enhance BPC with AI-driven automation 
βœ” Seamlessly connect BPC data to SAP SAC or non-SAP tools (Microsoft Power BI, Vena, Tagetik, OneStream, Anaplan, etc.) 
βœ” Eliminate manual consolidation processes and improve efficiency 
βœ” Adopt cloud technology step-by-step without full-scale migration 

During the webinar, we’ll showcase how Darwin Analytics empowers BPC users to modernize operations and reduce migration complexity. 

 

Making the Right Decision for Your Business 

Choosing whether to stay, move, or go hybrid depends on factors like: 
βœ… Your current BPC version and SAP’s maintenance roadmap 
βœ… Your organization’s financial reporting & planning complexity 
βœ… Your appetite for cloud adoption & AI-driven analytics 
βœ… Total cost of ownership (TCO) & return on investment (ROI) 

Don’t make this decision in the dark! Attend the webinar to get expert insights, real-world case studies, and a structured approach to building your BPC strategy. 

 

πŸ“… Webinar: SAP BPC Strategy – Should You Stay, Move, or Evolve? 

πŸ“Œ Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 
πŸ“Œ Time: 11am-12pm ET 
πŸ“Œ Duration: 60 minutes 
πŸ“Œ Register Here β†’ Webinar Registration 

πŸ”Ή Who should attend? CFOs, Finance leaders, IT executives, and EPM stakeholders evaluating BPC’s future. 

πŸ’‘ Bonus: All attendees will receive a BPC Strategy Checklist and exclusive access to Column5’s EPM Roadmap Assessment Tool! 

Don’t miss this opportunity to get expert guidance, explore your BPC options, and future-proof your EPM strategy. 

πŸ‘‰ Reserve Your Seat Now! 

 

About Column5 

Column5 is a leading EPM consulting firm specializing in SAP BPC, SAP Analytics Cloud, and other planning, reporting and analytics solutions. With 20+ years of experience helping organizations optimize their financial planning and reporting, we provide strategic guidance, implementation support, and cutting-edge AI-driven analytics solutions through Darwin Analytics. 

 

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