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Kirk AndersonDirector Solution Management – EPM Solutions

SAP BusinessObjects BPC10.0 Overview

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SAP BusinessObjects Planning andConsolidation

StrategyManagement

Planning,Budgeting, and

Forecasting

Profitabilityand Cost

ManagementFinancial

Consolidation

Enterprise PerformanceManagement

DisclosureManagement

Kirk Anderson


SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation 10.0New EPM Add-in for Microsoft Office

Based upon:Reporting and analytics software in SAPBusinessObjects Financial Consolidationand SAP BusinessObjects Planning andConsolidation for Office

Provided with:SAP BusinessObjects Planning andConsolidation, as central interfaceOther EPM applications for Finance*, asoptional interface

Includes:Enhanced Excel, Word and PowerPointinterfaces for creating live, connectedreports from scratch and copying/pastingexisting reports between Word, Excel andPowerPoint

* SAP BusinessObjects Strategy Management; SAP BusinessObjects Profitabilityand Cost Management; SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation


Top 5 New Features in Office Add-in

1. New Look & Feel2. Improved EPM Suite Integration3. Simplified Report Creation4. Enhanced What-If Capabilities5. Enhanced Member Selector


1 - New Look & Feel

EPM-Add in menu streamlined to be more intuitive to end user

New ribbon with set of action buttons for creating reports, managing and formattingreports, action button for save and refresh data, action button for performingplanning function, action button for publishing workbooks

Context bar provides a user friendly way of selecting members


2 - Improved EPM Suite Integration

Multiple connections can co-exists in a single worksheet!

Planning and Consolidation : Excel add-in can be connected to SAPBusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation, version for SAP NetWeaver orversion for the Microsoft platform through ODBO or Web Service

SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise : Connection can also be established to SAPPCM or FC10 via ODBO

Local : Through ODBO Excel add-in can also be connected to Analysis service orHyperion Essbase or SAP BW

SAP EPM add-in 10.0SAP EPM add-in 10.0

SAP FinancialConsolidation

10.0Designer cubes

SAP FinancialConsolidation

10.0Designer cubes

SAP Profitabilityand Cost

Management10.0

SAP Profitabilityand Cost

Management10.0

SAP StrategyManagement

10.0

SAP StrategyManagement

10.0

SAP BPC,Version forNetWeaver

10.0

SAP BPC,Version forNetWeaver

10.0

SAP BPC,Version for

Microsoft 10.0

SAP BPC,Version for

Microsoft 10.0

SSAS, BWcubes

ODBO ODBO ODBO

WS

WSODBO

Support of nonEPM SSAS and

BW cubes

Support of nonEPM SSAS and

BW cubes

ODBO


3 – Simplified Report Creation

Business users have multiple ways of creating a report/input schedule

Report Editor facilitates wizard based creation of report with simple drag and dropdimension

EPM Window facilitates users to create quick reports by dropping the dimension tothe respective window

Direct Member Entry: User can directly enter the member into Excel grid. SAPBusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation automatically recognizes themembers

The BPC 10 works based on Cell based formula unlike the key range formula


4 – Enhanced What-If Capabilities

Use parent member formulas to improve what-if planning scenarios

Keep Formula on Data enables having the excel summation against the Parentmember.

Show Source Data in Comments enables to view parent level value which isstored in the backend as comments.

Calculate Parents in Hierarchies enables instantaneous calculation of the parentmember based on the child node values instead of fetching values from thebackend.


5 - Enhanced Member Selector

New member selector more powerful and intuitive to use

Member off-set : allows selecting dimension members relatively to anotherdimension member (at the same hierarchy level or a different one). This option isvery useful to create relative periods

Member property : allows selecting a dimension member thanks to a propertyvalue of another dimension member of the same dimension

Multiple Option: In addition it has multiple other options to select membersdynamically


SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation 10.0 NWNew Web 2.0 User Administration Interface

Easier creation and maintenance ofmodels*, dimensions, security, rules,business process flows, work status andmore

New context defaults for models anddimensions - models can be created byleveraging an existing model as a sourceNew, hierarchical view of dimensionmembers for easier editing of dimensionhierarchies – drag/drop or move up/downNew editor for Logic Scripts** leveragesautocomplete for easier creation andmaintenance of Logic ScriptNew Controls*** admin provides directaccess to controls, creation of control sets(groups of controls), creation of advancedformulas and more

Simplify administration tasks with new web-based workspace*

*New name for Applications, ** New name for Script Logic*** Controls replaces the former Validation Business Rules *Applicable to both BPC MS and NW


Top 5 New Features in Web Client

1. New Look & Feel2. Accelerated Business Process Flows Execution3. Simplified Report Creation4. Enhanced Member Selector5. Streamlined Library and Document Actions


1 - New Look & Feel

Start page has been updated to make it a central launch point for applications

Delivered workspace integrates core functions, administration client, Office Add-ins, and favorites in one convenient page

Administration client for version for SAP NetWeaver is fully integrated into theweb


2 - Accelerated Business Process Flow (BPF) Execution

Business Process Flows have a new user experience that makes themsimpler to use

Multiple context approvals allow Complete, Approve and Reject multiple lineitems at once using the “Actions” drop down.

EPM Add-In action pane in simplified when performing steps. Also have one-clickaccess to related steps.


3 – Simplified Report Creation

Business users can easily create web report/input schedule

Ad-hoc Web reports are easy to create within a workspace or reports can becreated by themselves and published

Charts and graphs can be added with a click of a button

Drag and drop is enabled for report creation and data can be dynamically retrievedas it is being designed

Not a replacement for EPM Add-In, but can augment its capabilities


4 – Enhanced Member Selector

New member selector more powerful and easier to use

Multiple Option: In addition it has multiple other options to select membersdynamically. Can base selections off of content or fixed values

Multiple Groups: Can have multiple groups of selections for complex selectionrequirements


5 - Streamlined Library and Document Actions

Accessing the library and storing documents are even easier with the newuser interface

Library interface makes it simple to add content such as workspaces, reports, inputschedules, books and dashboards.

Favorites can be saved in the library for the initial launch page

Document page has also been updated to improve the user experience.


SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation 10.0,Version for SAP NetWeaver

HarmonizeHarmonized Web User Interface

Common SAP Product Standards

New EPM add-in for Microsoft Office

Connect

Enhanced integration with SAPNetWeaver ,and EPM applications viaFinancial Information Management

Native SAP NetWeaver authentication

Support for SAP NetWeaver BW transportframework

Extend

Extended support for virtualization use inproduction environments*

Enhanced consolidation capabilities

Briefing books

Process Control

Financial Information Management

BusinessObjects BI

InfoView / SAP Portal / Browsers / Enterprise Portals

Workspace/ UIMS Office

SAPNetWeaver

BW

BusinessSuite

Non-SAP sourcesand platforms

Harmonized Web User Interface / Common EPM Add-in

Financial Consolidation

Profitability andCost Management

Strategy Management

Risk Management

Planning and Consolidationversion for SAP NetWeaver

Intercompany

XBRL Publishing

*Details can be found here: https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/1098847

https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/1098847


HarmonizePlatform Support

Full 64 bit support of all server components (new!)Client Support:

Windows Vista Client (32 and 64-bit), Windows XP (32-bit) and 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)Internet Explorer 7 and 8Microsoft Office 2007 and 2010 - 32-bit and 64-bit* (new)

Server Support:Requires SAP NetWeaver 7.3**Any operating system supported by SAP NetWeaver 7.3ABAP Web Application ServerVMware for productive usage*** (new)Any database supported by SAP NetWeaver 7.3

Server Installation Language Support:Install SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation on non-English OS servers inFrench, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese (new!), Russian (new!), Spanish (new!),Italian (new!), Portuguese (new!)

Broader platform choice – open and heterogeneous


Integrated Security With SAP NetWeaver Backend

Security settings are more transparent with SAP NetWeaver backend system

Dynamically synchronization of security settings with the SAP NetWeaverbackend for SAP NetWeaver roles and profiles


Enhanced Hierarchy Management

Administration users can now graphically edit hierarchies to more efficientlymaintain their systems

Advanced Editing features such as drag and drop and or ‘move up’ and ‘movedown are supported


Enhanced Model Maintenance

Models are even easier to create using the new wizards that have beenprovided

Structure and properties of the model can be managed in a single page

New models can be created either from scratch or by using an existing model as asource.


Enhanced Logic Script Editor

Creating scripts is more efficient based on updates to the script logic editor

Logic script functions and MDX keywords are available for selection in the neweditor, with the required syntax automatically suggested

Adding/Removing Comments can be used to determine what portions of a scriptare executed

Pretty printer can be used to enhance readability


SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation 10.0 NWConsolidation Central

Perform day to day consolidation tasksover the web using new ConsolidationCentral interface:

Scope creation and maintenance

Journals data entry

Controls monitoring*

Consolidation monitoring*

New web interface for performing consolidation tasks over the web

* Currently available in BPC NW version only


SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation 10.0 NWConsolidation Central – Ownership Manager

Utilize contextual menu (when editing ascope) and copy/cut/paste of data usingExcel-like functions or right click of themouse

Automate the calculation of Methods andPercentages based upon ownership dataentry

Faster and easier creation of scopes using new Ownership Manager

*The former Dynamic Hierarchy Editor has been renamed OwnershipManager


SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation 10.0 NWConsolidation Central – Journals

Save time and reduce errors with newweb interface for Journals whichincludes an automatic calculation oftotals and live syntax check, easierposting of multiple journal entries, andnew filtering capabilities

Quickly access relevant content with newhome page that displays list of journalsfiltered according to the current view* withaccess to all relevant actions

Utilize new options per journal:

– Balanced by Entity, balanced by EntityCurrency

– BADI available to support calculation andposting of automatically calculated amounts

Increased flexibility with new web interface for Journals

*Current View replaces the former Page Members


SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation 10.0 NWConsolidation Central – Controls Monitoring

Gain complete visibility of controlstatuses for entities you are responsiblefor

View details of controls for a selected entity

Launch control calculations for selectedentities

View detailed expression of a selectedcontrol

Run controls, Dismiss or reset controls(requires specific access rights to thecorresponding task)

Directly access linked documents

Improved visibility with new Controls Monitoring interface


SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation 10.0 NWConsolidation Central – Consolidation Monitor

Track information for a given group, sub-group or entity :

Control set status

Work status

Currency conversion status

Consolidation status

Run select tasks directly from theConsolidation Monitor:

Run translation

Run consolidation

View running processes

Improve performance and save time withincremental currency conversion andconsolidation

Better tracking with new web-based consolidation monitor


Simplified Web Architecture for SAP NetWeaver Release

The .NET tier has been removed from the architecture making this moreconsistent with SAP NetWeaver releases, which will lower maintenance costs

7.5

DatabaseRelational Database

(any that SAP NetWeaversupports)

SAP NetWeaver BWA

In memory (optional)

SAP NetWeaver BW (Application Server)

Application Logic SAP NetWeaverBW OLAP EngineMDX

Web Server (IIS) & .NET Application Server

Conversion and Application Services

Web Services

SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation Clients

SQL

Admin(Thick)

MicrosoftOfficeClients

Web(Thin) Others

RFC Calls

HTTP/SOAP

10.0

DatabaseRelational Database

(any that SAP NetWeaversupports)

SAP NetWeaver BWA

In memory (optional)

SAP NetWeaver BW (Application Server)

Application Logic SAP NetWeaverBW OLAP EngineMDX

SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation Clients

SQL

Admin(Thin)

MicrosoftOfficeClients

Web(Thin) Others

HTTP/REST

Rest Web Services


SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation 10.0,Version for the Microsoft Platform

HarmonizeHarmonized Web User Interface

Common SAP Product Standards

New EPM add-in for Microsoft Office

Connect

Full support for Microsoft Office 2010 andembedded portal scenarios

Enhanced integration with EPMapplications and source systems viaFinancial Information Management

Extend

Extended support for VMware use inproduction environments*

Full Unicode and 64 bit support

Automated variance analysis

Enhanced consolidation capabilities

Performance enhancements

Financial Information Management

BusinessObjects BI

InfoView / SAP Portal / Browsers / Enterprise Portals

Workspace/ UIMS Office

SAPNetWeaver

BW

BusinessSuite

Non-SAP sourcesand platforms

Harmonized Web User Interface / Common EPM Add-in

Financial Consolidation

Profitability andCost Management

Strategy Management

Planning and Consolidation,version for the Microsoft platform

Intercompany

XBRL Publishing

•Details can be found here: https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/1098847

https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/1098847


HarmonizePlatform Support

Full 64 bit support of all server components (new!)Client Support:

Windows Vista Client (32 and 64-bit), XP (32-bit) and 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)Internet Explorer 7 and 8Microsoft Office 2007 and 2010 - 32-bit and 64-bit** (new!)

Server Support:Windows Server 2008 and 2008 Release 2IIS 6.0 and 7.0 Web ServersVMware for productive usage* (new!)Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Edition and SQL Server 2008 Release 2 EnterpriseEdition – (new!)

Server Installation Language Support:Install SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation on non-English OS servers inFrench, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese (new!), Russian (new!), Spanish (new!),Italian (new!), Portuguese (new!)

Broader platform choice – open and heterogeneous


Architecture7.x vs 10.0

.NET 3.5 components onlyPure 64 bit processSingle process/No com+ serviceUse .NET impersonationConfigurable with Web.config( MaxConcurrentSessions )

http://www.aspnet101.com/2010/08/wcf-performance-best-practices/

.NET 3.5/VB components32 bit processMultiple Processes running on BPCserverUse com+ service impersonationConfigurable with Com+ options ( Poolsize, impersonation )

http://www.aspnet101.com/2010/08/wcf-performance-


Change in meta data retrievalIntroducing Global Cache

10.0

7.xClient Database server

Client App servers Database server

Cache

Bottleneck

Master data cache(In Memory )

App servers


Improvements in Performance

Processing dimensionsLarge dimensions with more than a million members and multiple hierarchies can be processedin reasonable time

Work StatusChecking work status in sending or importing a large amount of data is faster

Data ManagerCan support importing more than even more than 5 million records at one time

All this is made possible with

64 bit process

applying parallel cube process

leveraging SQL 2008 features

redesigning of tables

use of global cache,


Advanced Variance analysis (AVA)

Can be either along the ‘Time’ or ‘Category’ type dimensions

Examples:Variance = Target – ActualVariance = Actual – BudgetVariance = Current Month – Same Month Last Year

Replaces the ‘Insight’ functionality in 7.x

With AVA, you can– Create your own KPI

– Define own status indicators for each KPI

– Analyze the contributors to the variance

– Find hidden under/over performing child members

– Perform ad-hoc analysis

– See the status in a dashboard


Select AVA features

Look up top contributors to a varianceShow the desired amount of top contributorsto KPI

Status indicator

Find hidden under/over performersShow underperformed child members if aparent member overperformsShow overperformed child members if aparent member underperforms

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