{"id":106778,"date":"2023-06-25T21:26:38","date_gmt":"2023-06-25T19:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/concellens.de\/sap-analytics-cloud\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T13:47:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T12:47:11","slug":"sap-analytics-cloud","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/concellens.de\/en\/solutions\/sap-analytics-cloud\/","title":{"rendered":"SAP Analytics Cloud"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_pb_fullwidth_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<section class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_0 et_pb_fullwidth_header et_pb_fullscreen et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-fullwidth-header--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_container left\"><div class=\"header-content-container center\"><div class=\"header-content et_flex_module\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">SAP Analytics Cloud<\/h1><span class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_subhead\">Optimization of Group Reporting with SAP Analytics Cloud<\/span><div class=\"et_pb_header_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_more_button et_pb_button_one\" href=\"#allgemeines-kontaktformular-section\">Contact us<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_scroll\"><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section timeline_container\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\" id=\"inhaltsverzeichnis\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><div id=\"inhaltsverzeichnis\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row centered-text reverse\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen et_flex_column_24_24_ultraWide preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module svg-target\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Intelligent analyses and data visualization in real time<\/h2>\n<p>SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) is the leading cloud solution for business intelligence (BI) and comprehensive data analysis. SAC seamlessly integrates various analytics technologies such as <strong>augmented analytics<\/strong> and <strong>predictive analytics<\/strong> to provide you with in-depth insights into your data. This platform not only offers powerful BI capabilities, but also enables efficient planning processes and a unified front end for <strong>high-end reporting<\/strong> As part of the SAP Business Technology Platform, SAP Analytics Cloud provides a comprehensive BI analytics tool and enables the creation of interactive dashboards that help you make data-driven decisions and act successfully. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen et_flex_column_24_24_ultraWide preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sap-planung-mit-der-sap-analytics-cloud-768x441-2.png\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sap-planung-mit-der-sap-analytics-cloud-768x441-2.png\" width=\"768\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sap-planung-mit-der-sap-analytics-cloud-768x441-2.png 768w, https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sap-planung-mit-der-sap-analytics-cloud-768x441-2-480x276.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 768px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-105494\" title=\"SAP Analytics Cloud (SAP SAC): Features and benefits\" alt=\"\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row centered-text\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen et_flex_column_24_24_ultraWide preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dashboard.png\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\" alt=\"Dashboard in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAP SAC)\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dashboard.png\" width=\"2040\" height=\"901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dashboard.png 2040w, https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dashboard-1280x565.png 1280w, https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dashboard-980x433.png 980w, https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dashboard-480x212.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2040px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-104905\" title=\"SAP Analytics Cloud (SAP SAC) Dashboard\" alt=\"Dashboard in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAP SAC)\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen et_flex_column_24_24_ultraWide preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module svg-target\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span>Simplified data analysis and planning<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The creation of financial reports for the consolidated financial statements and planning can often require a considerable amount of time and resources. SAP Analytics Cloud makes data analysis, planning and dashboard creation much easier and more accessible for users. In addition, you can use the SAC <strong>as a front-end<\/strong> on both desktop and <strong>mobile devices<\/strong> and access all relevant information in one application without sensitive data leaving the company. In addition to the dashboard functions, predictive analytics supports the <strong>simulation of scenarios,<\/strong> while the planning module helps you to deploy your resources effectively.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row centered-text reverse\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen et_flex_column_24_24_ultraWide preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module svg-target\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span>Security and GDPR compliance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Data security is a central concern in the SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). Strict standards are adhered to, particularly with regard to German and European data protection, including the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). This ensures that personal data is handled securely and in compliance with the relevant data protection laws.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen et_flex_column_24_24_ultraWide preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/undraw-secure-files-re-6vdh.svg\" class=\"wp-image-104903\" title=\"SAP SAC data security\" alt=\"Data security in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen et_flex_column_24_24_ultraWide preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module svg-target\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span>Standardized reporting portfolio<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Due to the large number of different companies and in some cases a decentralized IT infrastructure, many reporting tools reach their limits in providing a uniform reporting portfolio. The SAP Analytics Cloud provides you with a standardized <strong>front-end tool<\/strong>. By using the standard functionalities, your data can be displayed in real time on almost all mobile devices and <strong>browsers<\/strong>. In addition to the comprehensive reporting functions, predictive analytics supports you in the simulation of various scenarios.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen et_flex_column_24_24_ultraWide preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span><span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">Advantages and benefits of SAP Analytics Cloud in the Group reporting process<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module centered-text\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Discover the benefits of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) for your consolidation processes and data management requirements. With SAC, you have access to a central data platform that enables you to perform real-time analyses and efficiently design your consolidation and financial reports. SAC offers you various advantages:  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_3 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/undraw-product-iteration-kjok-1.svg\" class=\"wp-image-104680\" title=\"undraw_product_iteration_kjok (1)\" alt=\"\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen et_flex_column_24_24_ultraWide preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Increased efficiency<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The automation of processes in consolidation reduces manual effort and sources of error, resulting in greater efficiency and accuracy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Real-time analyses allow companies to monitor ongoing consolidation processes and react quickly to changes in order to obtain an up-to-date view of their financial data. Thanks to the responsive design approach, the data can be accessed at any time on various end devices such as PCs, tablets or smartphones. <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Use the SAP Analytics Cloud as a central data collection tool. The data can then be transferred to the consolidation solutions <a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/leistungen\/strategieberatung-zur-konsolidierung-mit-sap\/sap-s4hana-group-reporting\/\">Group Reporting<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/leistungen\/strategieberatung-zur-konsolidierung-mit-sap\/sap-bcs-for-sap-bw4-hana\/\">BCS\/4HANA<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/leistungen\/strategieberatung-zur-konsolidierung-mit-sap\/sap-bpc\/\">BPC<\/a> and consolidated there. Finally, the consolidated data can be analyzed in the SAC and used for internal and external reporting.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Real-time analyses<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Real-time analyses allow companies to monitor ongoing consolidation processes and react quickly to changes in order to obtain an up-to-date view of their financial data. Thanks to the responsive design approach, the data can be accessed at any time on various end devices such as PCs, tablets or smartphones. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Central data platform<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Use the SAC as a central recording tool. The data can then be transferred to the consolidation solutions <a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/leistungen\/strategieberatung-zur-konsolidierung-mit-sap\/sap-s4hana-group-reporting\/\">Group Reporting<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/leistungen\/strategieberatung-zur-konsolidierung-mit-sap\/sap-bcs-for-sap-bw4-hana\/\">BCS\/4HANA<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/leistungen\/strategieberatung-zur-konsolidierung-mit-sap\/sap-bpc\/\">BPC<\/a> and consolidated there. Finally, the consolidated data can be analyzed in SAC and used for internal and external reporting.  <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Interactive reports and dashboards<\/h3>\n<p>SAP Analytics Cloud provides the ability to create interactive reports and dashboards to visualize complex consolidation data and gain deep insights. The SAC enables standardized interactive reports and dashboards at group and individual company level. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen et_flex_column_24_24_ultraWide preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Data acquisition<\/h2>\n<p>By using the master data from Group Reporting, you can have the reporting data of your non-SAP companies entered in SAC in a <strong>top-down approach<\/strong> or fully developed. Both logics have a cross-company design and handling. From S\/4HANA Release 2022, the data can be exported directly to Group Reporting at the touch of a button. In the previous versions, <strong>flat files<\/strong> can be generated or the data can be retrieved via an API.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_flex_row centered-text\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen et_flex_column_24_24_ultraWide preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_4 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bild2.png\" class=\"et_pb_lightbox_image\" alt=\"Data acquisition\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bild2.png\" width=\"619\" height=\"229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bild2.png 619w, https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bild2-480x178.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 619px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-101865\" title=\"Data acquisition\" alt=\"Data acquisition\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen et_flex_column_24_24_ultraWide preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>By connecting to S\/4HANA, you can carry out your planning at account level and load the data back into ACDOCP at any time. From there, the data can be mapped and loaded into Group Reporting. Alternatively, planning can be carried out at Group level based on your Group Reporting master data. In this case, the ACDOCU serves as the target in Group Reporting. The existing rules for consolidation and other evaluations are available to you in Group Reporting in both ways.    <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen et_flex_column_24_24_ultraWide preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span><span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">Plan and management consolidation<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With SAC, plan data can be consolidated directly. Consolidation is carried out using a simple procedure based on full consolidation. By using a special account and audit hierarchy, the result of the plan consolidation can be displayed quickly and easily without affecting the dedicated reporting hierarchy.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>With which consolidation tool can I use the SAC?<\/h2>\n<p>The connection between SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and SAP Group Reporting via ACDOCU enables seamless integration and data exchange between the two platforms. This connection allows data from SAP Group Reporting to be imported into SAC in order to perform comprehensive analyses and reporting in the SAC environment. <\/p>\n<p>In the BCS\/4HANA environment, you can also transfer the master and notification data directly to the SAC and report or analyze it there.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_11 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen et_flex_column_24_24_ultraWide preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>FAQ: The most frequently asked questions about SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"dipi_faq_0 dipi_faq et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module\"><div class=\"dipi-faq-wrapper dipi-faq-accordion loading \" style=\"display: none;\" data-config=\"{&quot;layout&quot;:&quot;accordion&quot;,&quot;open_first&quot;:true,&quot;close_all&quot;:true}\">\n\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/concellens.de\\\/en\\\/solutions\\\/sap-analytics-cloud\\\/\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"01 What is SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) is SAP's integrated cloud platform for business intelligence (BI), planning, predictive analytics and advanced data visualization. It was developed to bundle all of a company's analytical requirements on a central platform - and to support both strategic and operational decisions. <\\\/p>\\n<p>In the area of group consolidation, SAC is mainly used for:<\\\/p>\\n<ul>\\n<li>Management reporting at Group level<\\\/li>\\n<li>Analysis of consolidation results<\\\/li>\\n<li>Deviation analyses<\\\/li>\\n<li>Plan consolidation (in combination with SAP Group Reporting)<\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\\n<p>used. It is fully embedded in the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) and offers both live data access and import models. <\\\/p>\\n\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"02 What advantages does SAP SAC offer over classic consolidation tools?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>SAP Analytics Cloud is not a replacement for a consolidation engine such as Group Reporting or BCS, but a powerful supplementary and visualization tool. The most important advantages compared to traditional tools: <\\\/p>\\n<ul>\\n<li>Self-service reporting: Business users can create their own dashboards and analyses without IT expertise.<\\\/li>\\n<li>Real-time transparency: live connection to operational and consolidated data (e.g. ACDOCU, ACDOCA, BW).<\\\/li>\\n<li>Integrated planning: planning and forecasting (also at group level) possible directly in SAC.<\\\/li>\\n<li>Predictive analytics: machine learning-based predictions and anomaly detection.<\\\/li>\\n<li>Mobile and cloud-first: Access to all reports via web and mobile &#8211; no client required.<\\\/li>\\n<li>Collaboration: comment function, version comparisons, approval workflows.<\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\\n<p>These capabilities make SAC particularly attractive for CFOs, group controllers and other decision-makers who need to access and react quickly and flexibly to group key figures.<\\\/p>\\n\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"03 Can SAP SAC be integrated with existing consolidation solutions such as SAP Group Reporting or BCS?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>Yes, SAP SAC can be fully integrated with both SAP Group Reporting and SAP BCS\\\/4HANA. <\\\/p>\\n<p>For SAP Group Reporting:<\\\/p>\\n<ul>\\n<li>Direct live connection to ACDOCU data (consolidation data).<\\\/li>\\n<li>Use of SAP content packages, e.g. &#8220;Group Financial Planning&#8221;, with predefined reports and dashboards.<\\\/li>\\n<li>Consolidated actual and plan data (via planning interface) can be analyzed in combination.<\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\\n<p>For SAP BCS\\\/4HANA:<\\\/p>\\n<ul>\\n<li>Data access via SAP BW queries (e.g. CompositeProvider, InfoProvider).<\\\/li>\\n<li>Use of existing BCS data models for analyses and management reporting.<\\\/li>\\n<li>Combination with operational BW data to create comprehensive reports.<\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\\n<p>The integration is both technically robust and strategically sensible &#8211; especially in hybrid system landscapes.<\\\/p>\\n\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"04 Which data sources can be connected to SAP SAC?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>SAC supports a wide range of data sources &#8211; both SAP and non-SAP systems:<\\\/p>\\n<p>SAP live connections (without data replication):<\\\/p>\\n<ul>\\n<li>SAP S\\\/4HANA (including ACDOCA, ACDOCU, Group Reporting)<\\\/li>\\n<li>SAP BW\\\/4HANA including SAP BPC Standard and Embedded<\\\/li>\\n<li>SAP Datasphere (formerly Data Warehouse Cloud)<\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\\n<p>Import connections (data is replicated):<\\\/p>\\n<ul>\\n<li>SAP ERP (via OData, CDS Views)<\\\/li>\\n<li>Excel, CSV<\\\/li>\\n<li>Google Drive, Google BigQuery<\\\/li>\\n<li>Microsoft SQL Server, Azure<\\\/li>\\n<li>Oracle DB, Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, and much more.<\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\\n<p>Thanks to this openness, SAC can be used as a central platform for consolidated reporting across heterogeneous source systems &#8211; a clear advantage for groups with complex IT landscapes.<\\\/p>\\n\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"05 How does SAP Analytics Cloud (SAP SAC) ensure data security and compliance in group consolidation?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"<p>SAC meets the highest requirements for security, data protection and compliance &#8211; a must in the corporate environment. Important aspects: <\\\/p>\\n<ul>\\n<li>Data centers in accordance with GDPR: Data storage optionally in German, European or global SAP data centers &#8211; all certified according to ISO 27001, SOC 1\\\/2\\\/3, etc.<\\\/li>\\n<li>Role and authorization concepts: Fine-grained access control at data, story and model level.<\\\/li>\\n<li>Transport and encryption security:<\\\/li>\\n<li>TLS\\\/SSL encryption for data transmission<\\\/li>\\n<li>Optional: Data encryption at-rest with customer key (key management)<\\\/li>\\n<li>Audit logging: Traceability of all activities for compliance with internal and external audit requirements.<\\\/li>\\n<li>Single sign-on (SSO): Seamless integration with identity providers and SAP Identity Authentication Service.<\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\\n<p>For corporate groups, this means that SAP SAC is not only flexible and powerful, but also secure and auditable &#8211; a key factor for group-relevant applications such as consolidation and group reporting.<\\\/p>\\n\"}}]}<\/script><div class=\"dipi-faq-entry\" data-entry-number=\"0\">\n                        <div class=\"dipi-faq-title\"><i class=\"dipi-faq-icon-open\">:<\/i><i class=\"dipi-faq-icon-closed\">;<\/i><span>01 What is SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)?<\/span><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"dipi-faq-content\"><p>SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) is SAP&#8217;s integrated cloud platform for business intelligence (BI), planning, predictive analytics and advanced data visualization. It was developed to bundle all of a company&#8217;s analytical requirements on a central platform &#8211; and to support both strategic and operational decisions. <\/p>\n<p>In the area of group consolidation, SAC is mainly used for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Management reporting at Group level<\/li>\n<li>Analysis of consolidation results<\/li>\n<li>Deviation analyses<\/li>\n<li>Plan consolidation (in combination with SAP Group Reporting)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>used. It is fully embedded in the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) and offers both live data access and import models. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div><div class=\"dipi-faq-entry\" data-entry-number=\"1\">\n                        <div class=\"dipi-faq-title\"><i class=\"dipi-faq-icon-open\">:<\/i><i class=\"dipi-faq-icon-closed\">;<\/i><span>02 What advantages does SAP SAC offer over classic consolidation tools?<\/span><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"dipi-faq-content\"><p>SAP Analytics Cloud is not a replacement for a consolidation engine such as Group Reporting or BCS, but a powerful supplementary and visualization tool. The most important advantages compared to traditional tools: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Self-service reporting: Business users can create their own dashboards and analyses without IT expertise.<\/li>\n<li>Real-time transparency: live connection to operational and consolidated data (e.g. ACDOCU, ACDOCA, BW).<\/li>\n<li>Integrated planning: planning and forecasting (also at group level) possible directly in SAC.<\/li>\n<li>Predictive analytics: machine learning-based predictions and anomaly detection.<\/li>\n<li>Mobile and cloud-first: Access to all reports via web and mobile &#8211; no client required.<\/li>\n<li>Collaboration: comment function, version comparisons, approval workflows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These capabilities make SAC particularly attractive for CFOs, group controllers and other decision-makers who need to access and react quickly and flexibly to group key figures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div><div class=\"dipi-faq-entry\" data-entry-number=\"2\">\n                        <div class=\"dipi-faq-title\"><i class=\"dipi-faq-icon-open\">:<\/i><i class=\"dipi-faq-icon-closed\">;<\/i><span>03 Can SAP SAC be integrated with existing consolidation solutions such as SAP Group Reporting or BCS?<\/span><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"dipi-faq-content\"><p>Yes, SAP SAC can be fully integrated with both SAP Group Reporting and SAP BCS\/4HANA. <\/p>\n<p>For SAP Group Reporting:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Direct live connection to ACDOCU data (consolidation data).<\/li>\n<li>Use of SAP content packages, e.g. &#8220;Group Financial Planning&#8221;, with predefined reports and dashboards.<\/li>\n<li>Consolidated actual and plan data (via planning interface) can be analyzed in combination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For SAP BCS\/4HANA:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Data access via SAP BW queries (e.g. CompositeProvider, InfoProvider).<\/li>\n<li>Use of existing BCS data models for analyses and management reporting.<\/li>\n<li>Combination with operational BW data to create comprehensive reports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The integration is both technically robust and strategically sensible &#8211; especially in hybrid system landscapes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div><div class=\"dipi-faq-entry\" data-entry-number=\"3\">\n                        <div class=\"dipi-faq-title\"><i class=\"dipi-faq-icon-open\">:<\/i><i class=\"dipi-faq-icon-closed\">;<\/i><span>04 Which data sources can be connected to SAP SAC?<\/span><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"dipi-faq-content\"><p>SAC supports a wide range of data sources &#8211; both SAP and non-SAP systems:<\/p>\n<p>SAP live connections (without data replication):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SAP S\/4HANA (including ACDOCA, ACDOCU, Group Reporting)<\/li>\n<li>SAP BW\/4HANA including SAP BPC Standard and Embedded<\/li>\n<li>SAP Datasphere (formerly Data Warehouse Cloud)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Import connections (data is replicated):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SAP ERP (via OData, CDS Views)<\/li>\n<li>Excel, CSV<\/li>\n<li>Google Drive, Google BigQuery<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft SQL Server, Azure<\/li>\n<li>Oracle DB, Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, and much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thanks to this openness, SAC can be used as a central platform for consolidated reporting across heterogeneous source systems &#8211; a clear advantage for groups with complex IT landscapes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div><div class=\"dipi-faq-entry\" data-entry-number=\"4\">\n                        <div class=\"dipi-faq-title\"><i class=\"dipi-faq-icon-open\">:<\/i><i class=\"dipi-faq-icon-closed\">;<\/i><span>05 How does SAP Analytics Cloud (SAP SAC) ensure data security and compliance in group consolidation?<\/span><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"dipi-faq-content\"><p>SAC meets the highest requirements for security, data protection and compliance &#8211; a must in the corporate environment. Important aspects: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Data centers in accordance with GDPR: Data storage optionally in German, European or global SAP data centers &#8211; all certified according to ISO 27001, SOC 1\/2\/3, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Role and authorization concepts: Fine-grained access control at data, story and model level.<\/li>\n<li>Transport and encryption security:<\/li>\n<li>TLS\/SSL encryption for data transmission<\/li>\n<li>Optional: Data encryption at-rest with customer key (key management)<\/li>\n<li>Audit logging: Traceability of all activities for compliance with internal and external audit requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Single sign-on (SSO): Seamless integration with identity providers and SAP Identity Authentication Service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For corporate groups, this means that SAP SAC is not only flexible and powerful, but also secure and auditable &#8211; a key factor for group-relevant applications such as consolidation and group reporting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_12 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_17 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module h2-center preset--module--divi-heading--7eau7nxddb\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">With concellens: Choosing the right SAP setup<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4>concellens stands for excellent consulting in group consolidation. We support you in finding the right SAP setup for your company. To do this, we rely on a clearly structured approach:  <\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_13 et_pb_row et_pb_row_4col et_block_row et_block_row_4col\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_18 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_0 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module like-h4 preset--module--divi-blurb--258fe3b5-8eb7-4379-8e8b-80d7d515a3e6\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon et_animated et_animated\">\uf500<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Preliminary talk<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Which systems and licenses do you currently use? What are your goals? <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_19 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_1 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module like-h4 preset--module--divi-blurb--258fe3b5-8eb7-4379-8e8b-80d7d515a3e6\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon et_animated et_animated\">\uf55b<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Strategic workshop<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Together, we analyze how complex your requirements for group consolidation are and check whether BCS\/4HANA or Group Reporting is the best solution for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_20 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_2 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module like-h4 preset--module--divi-blurb--258fe3b5-8eb7-4379-8e8b-80d7d515a3e6\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon et_animated et_animated\">\uf108<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">System preview<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>In a demo system, we show you live how the system works and what functionalities you can expect. We also supply the necessary sample data. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_21 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_3 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module like-h4 preset--module--divi-blurb--258fe3b5-8eb7-4379-8e8b-80d7d515a3e6\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon et_animated et_animated\">\ue086<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Results protocol<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>To enable you to make a confident decision, we will provide you with a concrete decision template with recommendations for action.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_14 et_pb_row et_block_row centered-text\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_22 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_5 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Why concellens?<\/h2>\n<p>With our expertise in SAP consolidation solutions and a clearly structured consulting process, we help you find the optimal solution for your requirements &#8211; regardless of whether you want to migrate from a non-SAP system, professionalize your existing SAP environment or introduce a completely new consolidation system.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_23 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_5 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_5 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sap-silverpartner-r.svg\" class=\"wp-image-110089\" title=\"SAP_SilverPartner_R\" alt=\"SAP Silver Partner\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_15 et_pb_row et_grid_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_24 et_pb_column et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_team_member_0 et_pb_team_member et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_text_align_center-tablet et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_image et-waypoint et_pb_animation_off\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/auswahl-25-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Alexander Lindm\u00fcller\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/auswahl-25-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/auswahl-25-1-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/auswahl-25-1-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/auswahl-25-1-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2560px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-108941\" title=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Alexander Lindm\u00fcller<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description_content\"><p><span><span class=\"ui-provider ed bed bac bpq bpr bps bpt bpu bpv bpw bpx bpy bpz bqa bqb bqc bqd bqe bqf bqg bqh bqi bqj bqk bql bqm bqn bqo bqp bqq bqr bqs bqt bqu bqv\" dir=\"ltr\">Senior Solution Arichtect<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_25 et_pb_column et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_team_member_1 et_pb_team_member et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_text_align_center-tablet et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_image et-waypoint et_pb_animation_off\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/philipp-benz-projektmanager-1.png\" alt=\"Philipp Benz\" width=\"1286\" height=\"858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/philipp-benz-projektmanager-1.png 1286w, https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/philipp-benz-projektmanager-1-1280x854.png 1280w, https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/philipp-benz-projektmanager-1-980x654.png 980w, https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/philipp-benz-projektmanager-1-480x320.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1286px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-109745\" title=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Philipp Benz<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_team_member_description_content\"><p>Project manager<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_26 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_17 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Your contact persons<\/h2>\n<p>If your company is facing the challenge of introducing a new consolidation system or optimizing existing processes, arrange a <strong>non-binding preliminary meeting<\/strong> today. Let&#8217;s work together to ensure that your group consolidation is future-proof and efficient. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office.com\/book\/KostenfreieErstberatung@concellens.de\/\" target=\"_blank\">Book an appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section et_pb_section_parallax\" id=\"unsere-loesungen-grid\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-wrapper\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-background et-pb-parallax-background-module--divi-section-5\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/wave-texture.jpg)\"><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_16 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_27 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_18 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_center\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Our other SAP solutions in group management<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_17 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_28 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough nxt-4-grid preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_0 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module cta_with_bg_image preset--module--divi-cta--f9a570d4-11d4-4b3d-9c2b-ded3133c8fca\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">SAP S\/4HANA for Group Reporting<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p>SAP S\/4HANA Finance for Group Reporting is a powerful solution that helps companies to efficiently consolidate and analyze financial data at group level.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"\/leistungen\/sap-s4hana-group-reporting\/\" data-icon=\"$\">Learn more<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_1 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module cta_with_bg_image preset--module--divi-cta--f9a570d4-11d4-4b3d-9c2b-ded3133c8fca\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">BCS\/4HANA<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p>BCS\/HANA optimizes business consolidation with a robust platform for financial data collection, analysis and reporting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"\/loesungen\/sap-bcs-for-sap-bw4-hana\/\" data-icon=\"$\">Learn more<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_2 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module cta_with_bg_image preset--module--divi-cta--f9a570d4-11d4-4b3d-9c2b-ded3133c8fca\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">SAP ICMR<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p>SAP S\/4HANA&#8217;s integrated solution ICMR facilitates intra-group reconciliations, makes the process more transparent and automated, and accelerates the transition to consolidated financial statements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"\/loesungen\/icmr\/\" data-icon=\"$\">Learn more<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_3 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module cta_with_bg_image preset--module--divi-cta--f9a570d4-11d4-4b3d-9c2b-ded3133c8fca\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">SAP SEM BCS<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p>SAP SEM-BCS optimizes consolidation processes, collects and analyzes financial data, meets compliance requirements and improves reporting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/en\/solutions\/sap-sem-bcs\/\" data-icon=\"$\">Learn more<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_4 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module cta_with_bg_image preset--module--divi-cta--f9a570d4-11d4-4b3d-9c2b-ded3133c8fca\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">SAP Group Reporting Data Collection<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p>The Group Reporting Data Collection App collects, analyzes and transfers data to the consolidation system, saves time and resources and improves reports.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"\/loesungen\/data-collection-app\/\" data-icon=\"$\">Learn more<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_5 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module cta_with_bg_image preset--module--divi-cta--f9a570d4-11d4-4b3d-9c2b-ded3133c8fca\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">SAP BPC<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p>SAP BPC optimizes financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and consolidation. It manages complex financial data, creates accurate reports and supports well-founded decisions. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/en\/solutions\/sap-bpc\/\" data-icon=\"$\">Learn more<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_6 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module cta_with_bg_image preset--module--divi-cta--f9a570d4-11d4-4b3d-9c2b-ded3133c8fca\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">SAP EC-CS<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p>EC-CS is stable and proven for many SAP customers. With the introduction of S\/4HANA, customers are faced with the decision of how they want to proceed with EC-CS, especially in the brownfield approach and for non-S\/4HANA customers. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/en\/solutions\/sap-ec-cs\/\" data-icon=\"$\">Learn more<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_7 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module cta_with_bg_image preset--module--divi-cta--f9a570d4-11d4-4b3d-9c2b-ded3133c8fca\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">SAP Analytics Cloud<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p>SAP Analytics Cloud is a cloud-based platform for business analytics. 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479w, https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/schiffe-comprimized-400x284.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/en\/wissen\/sap-s-4hana-cloud-public-edition-2602-what-cfos-need-to-know-now-for-their-consolidation-strategy\/\">SAP consolidation software in comparison: Group Reporting vs. EC-CS, SEM-BCS and BPC<\/a><\/h4><p class=\"post-meta\">by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/en\/author\/iana\/\" title=\"Posts by Iana Stechak\" rel=\"author\">Iana Stechak<\/a><\/span> | <span class=\"published\">25.02.2026<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/en\/wissen\/category\/data-collection-app\/\" rel=\"tag\">Data Collection App<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/en\/wissen\/category\/icmr-en\/\" rel=\"tag\">ICMR<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/en\/wissen\/category\/sap-analytics-cloud-en\/\" rel=\"tag\">SAP Analytics Cloud<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/en\/wissen\/category\/sap-bcs-for-sap-bw4-hana-en\/\" rel=\"tag\">SAP BCS for SAP BW4\/HANA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/en\/wissen\/category\/sap-bpc-en\/\" rel=\"tag\">SAP BPC<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/en\/wissen\/category\/sap-ec-cs\/\" rel=\"tag\">SAP EC-CS<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/en\/wissen\/category\/sap-group-reporting-data-collection-grdc\/\" rel=\"tag\">SAP Group Reporting Data Collection (GRDC)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/en\/wissen\/category\/sap-s-4hana-for-group-reporting\/\" rel=\"tag\">SAP S\/4HANA for Group Reporting<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Which consolidation solution is right for you? Many companies are currently examining how they can make their SAP consolidation future-proof. The requirements for consolidated financial statements and group consolidation are increasing. Greater speed, transparency,&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/en\/wissen\/sap-s-4hana-cloud-public-edition-2602-what-cfos-need-to-know-now-for-their-consolidation-strategy\/\" class=\"more-link\">read more&#8230;<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_110639 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_1 post-110639 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-public-cloud tag-public-cloud\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/en\/wissen\/sap-s-4hana-public-cloud-release-2602-what-cfos-need-to-know-now-for-their-consolidation-strategy\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pexels-pok-rie-33563-11871987-scaled.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"Symbol image: Racing\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pexels-pok-rie-33563-11871987-scaled.jpg 479w, https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pexels-pok-rie-33563-11871987-400x284.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/en\/wissen\/sap-s-4hana-public-cloud-release-2602-what-cfos-need-to-know-now-for-their-consolidation-strategy\/\">SAP S\/4HANA Cloud Public Edition 2602 &#8211; What CFOs need to know now for their consolidation strategy<\/a><\/h4><p class=\"post-meta\">by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/en\/author\/r-gueldenpfennig\/\" title=\"Posts by Rik G\u00fcldenpfennig\" rel=\"author\">Rik G\u00fcldenpfennig<\/a><\/span> | <span class=\"published\">29.01.2026<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/en\/wissen\/category\/latest-news\/public-cloud\/\" rel=\"tag\">Public Cloud<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Why CFOs need to make different decisions today SAP S\/4HANA Cloud Public Edition 2602 addresses the current challenges of modern CFOs: on the one hand, they need to deliver financial statements faster, more transparently and with greater audit compliance &#8211; despite&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/en\/wissen\/sap-s-4hana-public-cloud-release-2602-what-cfos-need-to-know-now-for-their-consolidation-strategy\/\" class=\"more-link\">read more&#8230;<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_110441 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_2 post-110441 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-sap-ec-cs category-sap-s-4hana-for-group-reporting tag-ec-cs-end tag-sap-ec-cs\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/en\/wissen\/the-underestimated-risks-of-the-ec-cs-end-why-many-companies-could-be-slipping-into-compliance-problems-now-and-how-best-to-act\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/rettungsring-ec-cs.png\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"EC-CS end: how to avoid compliance violations\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/rettungsring-ec-cs.png 479w, https:\/\/concellens.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/rettungsring-ec-cs-400x284.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h4 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/en\/wissen\/the-underestimated-risks-of-the-ec-cs-end-why-many-companies-could-be-slipping-into-compliance-problems-now-and-how-best-to-act\/\">The underestimated risks of the EC-CS end: Why many companies could be slipping into compliance problems now and how best to act.<\/a><\/h4><p class=\"post-meta\">by <span class=\"author vcard\"><a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/en\/author\/iana\/\" title=\"Posts by Iana Stechak\" rel=\"author\">Iana Stechak<\/a><\/span> | <span class=\"published\">09.12.2025<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/en\/wissen\/category\/sap-ec-cs\/\" rel=\"tag\">SAP EC-CS<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/concellens.de\/en\/wissen\/category\/sap-s-4hana-for-group-reporting\/\" rel=\"tag\">SAP S\/4HANA for Group Reporting<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>For decades, EC-CS (Enterprise Controlling Consolidation System) was a reliable tool for group consolidation with SAP systems. 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