What is SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (SAP BPC)? What can it do to improve your workflow? Find the answers to these questions and more with this complete overview of SAP BPC for NetWeaver. Updated for 10.1, this fourth edition offers a look into planning, budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation, as well as the basics in object modeling. From loading and managing data to reporting and analysis options, discover how to maximize SAP BPC's potential to improve your planning processes 1.Reporting and Analysis From entering data using input templates to analyzing data using both standard and embedded models, learn about the reporting and analysis tools available with SAP BPC. 2.SAP BPC on SAP HANADiscover the speed and processing capabilities of SAP BPC's integration with SAP BW on SAP HANA for the embedded planning model. 3. Real-World ApplicationReference this guide's practical case study, and see how deploying SAP BPC for NetWeaver can increase efficiency and create an improved planning system. Highlights: SAP BPC 10.1 for NetWeaver SAP BW on SAP HANA SAP Enterprise Performance Management add-in Reporting, planning, and analysis Loading, scheduling, and managing data Consolidation Standard planning model Embedded planning model Business logic and processes Process management and collaboration

Understanding the system modeling -- Business process flows and activities -- Using system reports -- Advanced SAP BPC tasks

Preparing consolidated financial statements for an enterprise with a parent and one or more subsidiaries requires a detailed review of underlying transactions in order to properly reflect results and financial position. For large, integrated, and multinational organizations, likely with millions of transactions, it is imperative that the financial accounting software facilitate this process. This expertly written guide focuses on leveraging SAP S/4HANA Finance for group reporting. Explore key functionality and how the universal journal has led to the evolution of the group reporting solution. Using a detailed case study, the author discusses configuration and master data and walks the reader through the period-end process for consolidation and explores reports using financial transactions that have already been entered into SAP S/4HANA Finance for group reporting. Explore reports delivered with SAP S/4HANA Finance for group reporting. This book is targeted at both finance professionals and the functional consultants who perform the configuration and execution of processes for preparing consolidated financial statements. By using practical examples, tips, and screenshots, this book covers:

- SAP S/4HANA Finance for group reporting and the universal journal
- Configuration and master data
- Period-end process for consolidation
- Reporting and analysis

This book will provide in-depth analysis of concepts and step by step configurations for planning and consolidation for SAP BPC 10.1 classic version. We start with detail explanation of BPC components used for both planning and consolidation then we move on to consolidation specific pieces. We will examine the purpose of each component, where it fits into the whole process, and what options are available to configure the system. Rather than just reading about how to create an object, we'll actually perform a demo exercise with step-by-step instructions for configuration. I had also included backup copies which can be installed on your system directly if needed, rather developing them. For planning demo, I had used cost center planning which includes features like creating dimensions and models; master and transactional data loads; input schedules; reports; logic scripts and so on. For consolidation demo, I had considered commonly used legal consolidation process flow which includes net Income to retained earnings movements, currency translations, IC Matching and Booking, US Eliminations, COI, Minority Interest and Goodwill. Along with the configuration steps, each chapter provides analysis of the results of the exercise and their significance within a financial statement.

Mastering SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC): A Comprehensive Tutorial Guide Chapter 1: Introduction to SAP BPC Chapter 2: Setting Up the SAP BPC Environment Chapter 3: BPC Data Models and Dimensions Chapter 4: Data Loading and Extraction Chapter 5: Building BPC Applications Chapter 6: Financial Planning with BPC Chapter 7: Consolidation and Reporting Chapter 8: Business Process Flows and Work Status Chapter 9: Integration with Other SAP Systems Chapter 10: Advanced BPC Features and Best Practices Chapter 11: Future Trends in SAP Business Planning and Consolidation Chapter 12: Conclusion and Next Steps