Since version 10.1, released about two years ago, BPC exists in two versions: classic and embedded.
We observed that although there’s a rich knowledge sharing content available - either from SAP or from our ecosystem - it looks like the overall maturity level on embedded is still lower than for classic.
This is how the idea of this blog came out: provide an entry point to the available resources, and maybe elaborate on some aspects.
One product / different flavors
SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation (BPC) comes in different flavors: BPC version for Microsoft, BPC version for NetWeaver, BPC version for SAP HANA, BPC classic (aka standard), BPC embedded, BPC on HANA, and recently, BPC optimized for S/4 HANA.
It looks cumbersome, but is actually pretty simple, and extremely well explained in this short article http://scn.sap.com/docs/DOC-74089.
Now, as BPC embedded gets more and more traction, we think it’s time to regroup all available material so that partners and customers more familiar with the standard version can understand when and how position BPC embedded.
One entry point / two tracks / many bloggers
To provide a 360° view, I’ve asked a set of experts to share their knowledge on BPC embedded through two tracks:
- one strategic / functional track which will focus on the business aspects and detail the strategy of BPC embedded,
- one technical track which will give detailed insights and “how-to” implement BPC embedded.
Both tracks will start during the week of September 26th, and you can expect to read about topics as diverse BW, S/4 HANA, budgeting process, migration path and much more.
Follow this one
I’m happy to share that Kirk Anderson, VP Solution Management and Uwe Fisher, head of BPC development, will respectively kick-off both tracks next week.
After each new blog post, I will update this one by adding a links so that you have a single entry point to the whole series.
As SCN is all about sharing knowledge, we expect you to ask questions, recommend topics you would like us to cover and provide feedback.
Looking forward to reading your comments… and stay tuned!