Life after SAP BCP – What’s the path forward?
Key Takeaways
⇨ Businesses must strategically plan their migration from SAP BPC 10.1 before the end of support deadlines to maintain operational agility and competitiveness.
⇨ CCH® Tagetik, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Group Reporting, and SAP BPC 11.1—offers unique benefits and challenges, requiring careful consideration of business needs and technological preferences.
⇨ A tailored recommendation matrix can guide businesses in choosing the best path for their SAP digital transformation, with NTT DATA Business Solutions providing essential support.
The whitepaper provided by Wolters Kluwer discusses the strategic imperative for businesses to reevaluate their planning and consolidation strategies in light of the upcoming end of support for SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) versions 10.1. With the deadline for Microsoft and NetWeaver versions set for June 30, 2026, and December 31, 2027, respectively, companies must consider their options to ensure continued agility and competitiveness in a rapidly evolving economic landscape.
The document presents four potential migration paths for SAP BPC users: transitioning to CCH® Tagetik, adopting SAP Analytics Cloud, moving to SAP Group Reporting, or upgrading to SAP BPC 11.1. Each path offers unique advantages and challenges, catering to different business needs and technological preferences.
CCH Tagetik is highlighted as a robust, finance-owned solution that integrates seamlessly with various SAP products, offering real-time data and a unified platform for end-to-end financial processes. However, its third-party status may pose challenges for some SAP-centric organizations.
SAP Analytics Cloud is positioned as the future of planning within the SAP ecosystem, with cloud-based flexibility, advanced visualization, and AI-driven predictive tools. While it offers a modern approach to planning and analysis, businesses may be wary of the full transition to a public cloud environment.
SAP Group Reporting is presented as a streamlined solution for financial consolidation, with real-time data access and accelerated close processes. However, its current limitations in reporting and process automation are noted, with the suggestion of integrating with Workiva’s platform to enhance capabilities.
Lastly, SAP BPC 11.1 is offered as a continuation of the on-premises planning experience, with improved performance and modernized features. Yet, the migration to this separately licensed application may involve significant administrative and potential cost considerations.
The Wolters Kluwer whitepaper concludes with a tailored recommendation matrix for businesses based on their current SAP BPC usage and planning requirements, emphasizing the importance of a strategic approach to digital transformation in SAP solutions. NTT DATA Business Solutions stands ready to support businesses in their journey to a more robust and future-proof planning and consolidation solution.
