EPM Buyer’s GuideSAP BPC END OF LIFE

SAP BPC End‑of‑Life Paths

Choose between S/4 Group Reporting for consolidation, best‑of‑breed planning, or full EPM replacement—based on use cases and skills.

Key takeaways
  • Know your support windows and roadmap.
  • Decide consolidation vs planning first; they need not move together.
  • Plan integrations (S/4/ECC) and master‑data governance up front.
Path options
  • Adopt S/4 Group Reporting for conso.
  • Keep/upgrade planning via best‑of‑breed EPM.
  • Full replacement with OneStream/Tagetik/Oracle.
Decision drivers
  • Licensing and total cost of ownership.
  • Data model and master‑data alignment.
  • Partner availability and internal skills.
Cutover strategy
  • Coexistence during S/4 transition.
  • Parallel reporting and reconciliations.
  • Harden governance early to avoid rework.
Checklist
  • Inventory BPC objects and logic.
  • Document S/4 landscape and versions.
  • Master‑data decisions and ownership.
  • Interface catalog and testing plan.
  • Parallel‑run timeline and checkpoints.
FAQ
Great for core conso; pair with EPM for advanced planning and close governance if needed.
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