This document provides an overview of Business Process Flow (BPF) in SAP BPC. It defines BPF as providing consistency, visibility, and step-by-step guidance through business processes. It describes how BPF enforces processes and procedures while tracking status. The document outlines BPF templates, activities, statuses, and how to create a new template including activities, workspaces, and assigning performers and reviewers. It provides instructions for creating a new process instance and executing and reviewing the BPF.
Step by step guide to formatting the SAP BPC EPM SheetCloneskills
EPM Formatting Sheet can be used to format your Reports and Input Forms. There are
various options for formatting.
You can do simple formatting, lock the cells that are not input ready, use the format by
property using multiple criteria, or use a new cell-based formula delivered with the EPM
add-in to override the data range formatting.
Dynamic formatting is defined in a dedicated sheet. Formats can be applied to levels of a
hierarchy, types of members, odd/even rows, or columns and page axis dimensions. Since
the EPM Formatting Sheet is an excel sheet, it can be copied and changed to be applied to
other reports, worksheets.
There are various sections on the EPM Formatting Sheet
• Hierarchy Level Formatting
• Dimension Member/Property Formatting
• Row and Column Banding
• Page Axis Formatting
The purpose of this document is to demonstrate the implementation of script logic in reallife
projects, which includes designing, creating, executing and debugging Script Logic in a
SAP BPC 10. /7.5 NW environment. This document educates the user only the essential
topics that are required to solve practical problems and it expose the user to the Script
Logic commands that are widely used in any business process automations such as
Budget Allocation
Revenue Distributions
Cost Calculations
Revenue and Cost Implementation Impact of Financial Statements
Scenario (“What If”) Analysis
Adjustment to plan to formalizing forecasting
It is assumed that the user has basic knowledge/understanding about SAP BPC NW
10.0/7.5 version.
Sap bpc nw 10.0 consolidations ( ic elimination) implementation guide v1 pJothi Periasamy
During period close or month end close or quarterly close the accounting concepts, the revenue generated within the group by exchanging the goods and services with affiliated companies needs to be eliminated.
All Inter-Company activities and balances should be eliminated within in a group when the group reports the financial results of entities within the group. In any given group, the entities and the partner doing business with should only be present. For this unique requirement, the IC Elimination process follows the concept called “posting at first common parent”.
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Step by step guide to formatting the SAP BPC EPM SheetCloneskills
EPM Formatting Sheet can be used to format your Reports and Input Forms. There are
various options for formatting.
You can do simple formatting, lock the cells that are not input ready, use the format by
property using multiple criteria, or use a new cell-based formula delivered with the EPM
add-in to override the data range formatting.
Dynamic formatting is defined in a dedicated sheet. Formats can be applied to levels of a
hierarchy, types of members, odd/even rows, or columns and page axis dimensions. Since
the EPM Formatting Sheet is an excel sheet, it can be copied and changed to be applied to
other reports, worksheets.
There are various sections on the EPM Formatting Sheet
• Hierarchy Level Formatting
• Dimension Member/Property Formatting
• Row and Column Banding
• Page Axis Formatting
The purpose of this document is to demonstrate the implementation of script logic in reallife
projects, which includes designing, creating, executing and debugging Script Logic in a
SAP BPC 10. /7.5 NW environment. This document educates the user only the essential
topics that are required to solve practical problems and it expose the user to the Script
Logic commands that are widely used in any business process automations such as
Budget Allocation
Revenue Distributions
Cost Calculations
Revenue and Cost Implementation Impact of Financial Statements
Scenario (“What If”) Analysis
Adjustment to plan to formalizing forecasting
It is assumed that the user has basic knowledge/understanding about SAP BPC NW
10.0/7.5 version.
Sap bpc nw 10.0 consolidations ( ic elimination) implementation guide v1 pJothi Periasamy
During period close or month end close or quarterly close the accounting concepts, the revenue generated within the group by exchanging the goods and services with affiliated companies needs to be eliminated.
All Inter-Company activities and balances should be eliminated within in a group when the group reports the financial results of entities within the group. In any given group, the entities and the partner doing business with should only be present. For this unique requirement, the IC Elimination process follows the concept called “posting at first common parent”.
Jothi Periasamy
SAP BPC Consolidation (end to-end) Solutions Demo Jothi Periasamy
• SAP BPC NW Consolidation
• Consolidation on Inter Company Transaction
• Consolidation on Inter Investments
• IC Matching
• IC Booking
• IC Eliminations
• Ownership
• Equity
• Minority Interest
SAP BPC on HANA EPM Report Developer Guide - Part #1 - v9Jothi Periasamy
Overview:
Dynamic formatting is defined in a dedicated sheet. A specific format (such as font, colour, or size) can be defined for levels of a hierarchy, types of members, odd/even rows or columns and page axis dimensions. We can define specific dynamic formatting in a template to apply to sheets or reports. Since the EPM Formatting Sheet is an excel sheet, it can be copied and changed to be applied to other reports, worksheets.
● A blank template sheet is provided with the add-in. You can specify the formatting you want in this sheet.
● For Planning and Consolidation connections, two pre-defined templates are provided. You can create additional template sheets by copying the default sheet as you would copy a standard Microsoft Office Excel worksheet. EPM Formatting Sheet can be used to format your Reports and Input Forms. There are various options for formatting.
You can do simple formatting, lock the cells that are not input ready, use the format by property using multiple criteria, or use a new cell-based formula delivered with the EPM add-in to override the data range formatting.
SAP BPC NW 10.0 on HANA - Consolidation Business Rules- Implementation GuideJothi Periasamy
1. Executive Summary:
The purpose of this article is to provide enough functional and technical details to implement SAP BPC NW 10.0 business rules on a consolidation model. Users will learn the business rules that are required to implement financial close process solution. In this article we are explaining the mandatory required steps to implement business rules in detail.
This document explains the [a] objective of each business rule, [b] educates you to understand the table fields/columns for each business rule, [a] explains the business purpose of each column in the business table and then [d] explains the value stored in each column along with sample values. Ultimately we are showing you to implement the business rules step by step.
In this article, we cover the following business rules on a SAP BPC NW 10.0 platform for a consolidation implementation:
Methods
Methods Based Multipliers
Eliminations and Adjustments
Carry Forward
Account Based Calculations
Intercompany Bookings
Currency Translation
Equity Pickup
US Eliminations
SAP BPC Concepts
SAP Business process consolidation
SAP Business objects overview
SAP Consolidation overview
from Verity Solutions
http://www.verity-sol.com
Administrators load data from various source GL systems in to a Model. Accounting team will review the data and should there be discrepancy in balancing accounts/amounts, the team will create Journal (s) to balance the amounts for reconciling. This is necessary since correcting the source system and reloading may take significant amount of down time. This process is typically done after month-end and quarter-ends.
• Jothi Periasamy
• SAP GL ,
• SAP ECC ,
• BPC,
• BI ,
• Conversion file ,
• Transformation file ,
• Data File
• SAP BPC Data Manager
• SAP BPC Data Load
Sapbpc nw 10.0 consolidations ic matching & ic booking v5Jothi Periasamy
During moth end/period close, there are situations where each company is struggled with differences in the intercompany Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable reconciliations. The main problem for this imbalance between subsidiary GL posting is that the data accessibility and integration across organization and its source systems.
The option of using one model with data access controlled via member access profiles for the data source dimension may take security too complex. For this reason, a separate intercompany matching model is considered.
A new way to enables companies to consolidate their Financial Statements faster and in real time.This is the history of a BPC Tool that was misunderstood at the beginning ,but still it’s a good option many companies to use it.
Worldwide leader in technology-enabled business transformation, Deloitte supports decision makers in streamlining the group close processes and delivering their vision through distinctive Enterprise Performance Management solutions
One of your current priorities is to enable fast, intuitive and self-service access to critical information that also allows finance teams to spend more time in analysing the reasons for the numbers rather than just reporting them.
SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC), Optimized for S/4HANA, also called SAP Real- Time Consolidation, offers a tight integration of the finance consolidation process with the core ERP landscape to avoid data replication and enable real-time analysis.
In SAP BPC 10.0 Configuration and User Guide we attempted to cover various aspect of BPC 10.0 net weaver version including definition, subject, configuration and use.
SAP BPC Consolidation (end to-end) Solutions Demo Jothi Periasamy
• SAP BPC NW Consolidation
• Consolidation on Inter Company Transaction
• Consolidation on Inter Investments
• IC Matching
• IC Booking
• IC Eliminations
• Ownership
• Equity
• Minority Interest
SAP BPC on HANA EPM Report Developer Guide - Part #1 - v9Jothi Periasamy
Overview:
Dynamic formatting is defined in a dedicated sheet. A specific format (such as font, colour, or size) can be defined for levels of a hierarchy, types of members, odd/even rows or columns and page axis dimensions. We can define specific dynamic formatting in a template to apply to sheets or reports. Since the EPM Formatting Sheet is an excel sheet, it can be copied and changed to be applied to other reports, worksheets.
● A blank template sheet is provided with the add-in. You can specify the formatting you want in this sheet.
● For Planning and Consolidation connections, two pre-defined templates are provided. You can create additional template sheets by copying the default sheet as you would copy a standard Microsoft Office Excel worksheet. EPM Formatting Sheet can be used to format your Reports and Input Forms. There are various options for formatting.
You can do simple formatting, lock the cells that are not input ready, use the format by property using multiple criteria, or use a new cell-based formula delivered with the EPM add-in to override the data range formatting.
SAP BPC NW 10.0 on HANA - Consolidation Business Rules- Implementation GuideJothi Periasamy
1. Executive Summary:
The purpose of this article is to provide enough functional and technical details to implement SAP BPC NW 10.0 business rules on a consolidation model. Users will learn the business rules that are required to implement financial close process solution. In this article we are explaining the mandatory required steps to implement business rules in detail.
This document explains the [a] objective of each business rule, [b] educates you to understand the table fields/columns for each business rule, [a] explains the business purpose of each column in the business table and then [d] explains the value stored in each column along with sample values. Ultimately we are showing you to implement the business rules step by step.
In this article, we cover the following business rules on a SAP BPC NW 10.0 platform for a consolidation implementation:
Methods
Methods Based Multipliers
Eliminations and Adjustments
Carry Forward
Account Based Calculations
Intercompany Bookings
Currency Translation
Equity Pickup
US Eliminations
SAP BPC Concepts
SAP Business process consolidation
SAP Business objects overview
SAP Consolidation overview
from Verity Solutions
http://www.verity-sol.com
Administrators load data from various source GL systems in to a Model. Accounting team will review the data and should there be discrepancy in balancing accounts/amounts, the team will create Journal (s) to balance the amounts for reconciling. This is necessary since correcting the source system and reloading may take significant amount of down time. This process is typically done after month-end and quarter-ends.
• Jothi Periasamy
• SAP GL ,
• SAP ECC ,
• BPC,
• BI ,
• Conversion file ,
• Transformation file ,
• Data File
• SAP BPC Data Manager
• SAP BPC Data Load
Sapbpc nw 10.0 consolidations ic matching & ic booking v5Jothi Periasamy
During moth end/period close, there are situations where each company is struggled with differences in the intercompany Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable reconciliations. The main problem for this imbalance between subsidiary GL posting is that the data accessibility and integration across organization and its source systems.
The option of using one model with data access controlled via member access profiles for the data source dimension may take security too complex. For this reason, a separate intercompany matching model is considered.
A new way to enables companies to consolidate their Financial Statements faster and in real time.This is the history of a BPC Tool that was misunderstood at the beginning ,but still it’s a good option many companies to use it.
Worldwide leader in technology-enabled business transformation, Deloitte supports decision makers in streamlining the group close processes and delivering their vision through distinctive Enterprise Performance Management solutions
One of your current priorities is to enable fast, intuitive and self-service access to critical information that also allows finance teams to spend more time in analysing the reasons for the numbers rather than just reporting them.
SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC), Optimized for S/4HANA, also called SAP Real- Time Consolidation, offers a tight integration of the finance consolidation process with the core ERP landscape to avoid data replication and enable real-time analysis.
In SAP BPC 10.0 Configuration and User Guide we attempted to cover various aspect of BPC 10.0 net weaver version including definition, subject, configuration and use.
Objective: This is my first attempt to bring practical business insights on SAP’s Cloud for Analytics (C4A) platform and also demonstrating the key implementation steps to deploy analytics on cloud from concept to realization.
Goal: Empower mainstream enterprise users to develop self-servicing analytics, planning, budgeting & forecasting solutions on cloud using SAP BusinessObjects Cloud Computing Platform.
Vision: Make business to quickly realize the measurable business values of SAP BusinessObjects Cloud
Simplify SAP BusinessObjects Cloud Implementation
Reduce the Implementation Cost of SAP BusinessObjects Cloud Implementation
Make SAP BusinessObjects Cloud Implementation Processes as a Repeatable Processes
What would be the Best and Risk Free Path to Implement and Adopt Analytics on Cloud?
Cloud for Analytics is an evolving area, so the first step in implementing cloud for analytics would be learning the fundamentals and understanding the key concepts, framework, architecture and building blocks of cloud for analytics solution. The following section describes the required key steps to implement and adopt SAP's cloud for analytics solutions.
1. Molder2. Allocation3. Stories4. Digital Boardroom 5. Files6. Events7. Users8. Deployment9. Connection10. System
BPC Logics allows us to perform calculations on BPC data. BPC comes with three different types of logic (1) Worksheet logic, (2) Dimension logic and (3)Advanced (Script) logic. Normally we use one or more, or all of them is our BPC environment. Usage of these scripts depends on many factors, for example (1) performance issue, (2) complexity, (3) user preferences, etc. each of these script has its own its own advantages and disadvantages. Among the logics, script logic is much loved and widely used logic. Refer the embedded slide for more information. Hope you will enjoy it. Thanks, Surya Padhi
Feature Prioritization Techniques for an Agile PMs by Microsoft PMProduct School
Main takeaways:
-PMs don't need a lot of data points to prioritize the features for the upcoming sprint. They just need to identify the relevant one's.
-PMs should be skilled to strike the balance between agility in making decisions and accuracy of perceived outcomes
-PMs should be able to prioritize the feature requests with minimum data points available and optimum techniques
Clone skills, inc. sap bpc on hana data management v9Jothi Periasamy
The purpose of this article is to provide step by step instructions to implement real-time data extraction process to bring actual (or any data sets) from SAP ECC into SAP BPC NW 10.0 for planning, forecasting, budgeting and consolidation. Users will learn various mandatory steps that are required to implement data management process on SAP BPC on HANA and also several leading practices to acquire data using SAP HANA SLT interface.
This document explains the following
Required steps to identify data sets, tables, and columns in SAP ECC for SAP BPC planning and consolidation solutions
Mandatory process that are involved to replicate SAP ECC data sets, tables, and columns in SAP HANA
Key configuration of SAP BW system to access SAP ECC data sets using SAP HANA modelling capabilities
Instructions to use real-time SAP ECC data (actuals) in planning and consolidation process through SAP BW functionality
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 3DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 3. In this session, we will cover desktop automation along with UI automation.
Topics covered:
UI automation Introduction,
UI automation Sample
Desktop automation flow
Pradeep Chinnala, Senior Consultant Automation Developer @WonderBotz and UiPath MVP
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey 2024 by 91mobiles.pdf91mobiles
91mobiles recently conducted a Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey in which we asked over 3,000 respondents about the TV they own, aspects they look at on a new TV, and their TV buying preferences.
Accelerate your Kubernetes clusters with Varnish CachingThijs Feryn
A presentation about the usage and availability of Varnish on Kubernetes. This talk explores the capabilities of Varnish caching and shows how to use the Varnish Helm chart to deploy it to Kubernetes.
This presentation was delivered at K8SUG Singapore. See https://feryn.eu/presentations/accelerate-your-kubernetes-clusters-with-varnish-caching-k8sug-singapore-28-2024 for more details.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object CalisthenicsDorra BARTAGUIZ
After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- For beginners: discover PowSyBl's functionalities through a quick general presentation and the notebook, without needing any expert coding skills;
- For advanced developers: master the skills to efficiently apply PowSyBl functionalities to your real-world scenarios.
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
Transcript: Selling digital books in 2024: Insights from industry leaders - T...BookNet Canada
The publishing industry has been selling digital audiobooks and ebooks for over a decade and has found its groove. What’s changed? What has stayed the same? Where do we go from here? Join a group of leading sales peers from across the industry for a conversation about the lessons learned since the popularization of digital books, best practices, digital book supply chain management, and more.
Link to video recording: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/selling-digital-books-in-2024-insights-from-industry-leaders/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
Key Trends Shaping the Future of Infrastructure.pdfCheryl Hung
Keynote at DIGIT West Expo, Glasgow on 29 May 2024.
Cheryl Hung, ochery.com
Sr Director, Infrastructure Ecosystem, Arm.
The key trends across hardware, cloud and open-source; exploring how these areas are likely to mature and develop over the short and long-term, and then considering how organisations can position themselves to adapt and thrive.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
2. CUBE INFORMATICS
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary……………………………………………………………………………………………...3
What is BPF ……….……………………………………………………………………...4
Business Scenario……………..………………………………………………………………………………….4
BPF Statuses ……………………………………………………………………………...5
BPF Benefits and Costs ………………………..…………………………………………….………………...6
BPF Key Terms ……………….…………………………………………………………………....…….……..10
Activities …………………….……………………………………………………………………………….…...14
Accessing BPF …………………………………………..….…………………………………..………….……11
Current Template View ...…….………………………………………………………………………….….12
New Process Template ………………………………………………………………………………………13
Creating Performer/Reviewer Workspace …………………………………………………………17
Add Activities (Hyperlinks/Reports/Documents) ……………………………………………….18
Process Template Deployment …………………………………………………………………………..24
Process Instance ………………………………………………………………………………………………..25
Executing BPF …………………………………………………………………………………………………...33
Run Package Options ………………………….…..………………………………………………………....35
Process Instance and Submit ...………………....…………………………………………………….…..37
Review Process Instance ……………..……………………………………………………………….…….38
Approve/Reject Process Instances ……………………………………………………………………..39
Finalize the Process .…………………………………………………………………………………….……40
Disclaimer………………………………..…………………………………………………………………….….41
Author & Architect:
Satya Vipperla
SAP BPC & BOBJ Consultant
SAP EPM Community Member
Satya17@gMail.com
A SAP EPM Community Service
01/01/2012
2|Page
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Executive Summary:
This how-to-guide is to illustrate the purpose of Business Process Flow
(BPF) and key terms.
This document is only covers NW platform and MS platform should be
any different.
Assumptions:
We assume the user is familiar with user interface of BPC and EPM AdIn for Excel. All required Dimensions and Model is in place.
Author & Architect:
Satya Vipperla
SAP BPC & BOBJ Consultant
SAP EPM Community Member
Satya17@gMail.com
A SAP EPM Community Service
01/01/2012
3|Page
4. CUBE INFORMATICS
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What is Business Process Flow (BPF)?
Business Process Flow provides (ensures) consistency and
visibility
Step-by-step guidance through consolidation process
Enforce process and procedures and track process
status/completion
Provides eMail (SMPT must be configured) and visibility of
process status /changes
Will improve process coordination between teams/individuals
Business Scenario:
Business Process Flows (BPFs) provide the customer with a web based
launch pad, guided navigation, e-mail, and visibility of process status.
Business Process Flows can be used to improve the coordination
aspects of a process.
Step-by-step guidance through consolidation process.
Enforce Policies and Procedures
Track process status and completion
Author & Architect:
Satya Vipperla
SAP BPC & BOBJ Consultant
SAP EPM Community Member
Satya17@gMail.com
A SAP EPM Community Service
01/01/2012
4|Page
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BPF Statuses:
Status
Description
Open
Waiting for completion or to be submitted as a new activity
Submitted
Action has been taken and the activity is waiting for review
Completed
Activity is fully completed
Reopened
Completed activity has been reopened
Pending
Activity is waiting for an open activity to be completed
Rejected
A reviewer has rejected an activity. The status changes to Open for user action
Delayed
Completion of the activity has been delayed due to the previous activity being
reopened
Author & Architect:
Satya Vipperla
SAP BPC & BOBJ Consultant
SAP EPM Community Member
Satya17@gMail.com
A SAP EPM Community Service
01/01/2012
5|Page
6. CUBE INFORMATICS
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Benefits and Costs of Implementing BPF:
Benefits
Helps with coordination
Easy web based user interface / launch pad
Status and Tracking
Guided Navigation
Steps can be reopened
Steps can be reviewed by others (higher authorities)
Built in Monitor
Built in detailed reports
Work Status integration
Real time simulations in build mode
Users can save workspaces during execution
eMail notifications (SMP must be configured)
Must be designed and configured
Must be maintained
Must be supported by the help desk
Users cannot be forced to use the BPF user interface
Costs-
Author & Architect:
Satya Vipperla
SAP BPC & BOBJ Consultant
SAP EPM Community Member
Satya17@gMail.com
A SAP EPM Community Service
01/01/2012
6|Page
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Key Terms:
Term
Meaning
Process
Template
A sequential grouping of activities to complete a process
Activities
The activities an authorized user can perform
Activity Region
The members that an activity is executed by
Process Instance
Current use/iteration of a BPF template
Process Monitor
Where users can monitor the instances of a BPF template
Performer
A user/team assigned to a DIM who can perform (complete/submit) activities on
BPF
Reviewer
A user/team assigned to a DIM who can review or reject submitted activities
Workspace
An area/tab in web interface with list of Activities
Hyperlink
A link in a workspace for a defined action that occurs when chosen
Author & Architect:
Satya Vipperla
SAP BPC & BOBJ Consultant
SAP EPM Community Member
Satya17@gMail.com
A SAP EPM Community Service
01/01/2012
7|Page
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Accessing BPF:
Go to Administration tab From Home page after logging in
BPF – Process Template is a generic version of the
planning/consolidation process flow that we want to model.
Instances of this generic template then be executed during a specific
close or planning cycle.
Author & Architect:
Satya Vipperla
SAP BPC & BOBJ Consultant
SAP EPM Community Member
Satya17@gMail.com
A SAP EPM Community Service
01/01/2012
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Process Template: New Process – Create Performer
Workspace
Once the create button is selected for Performer workspace a new tab will be
created:
We can add Comment, Report or Hyperlink to the current workspace for
the performer to execute
Author & Architect:
Satya Vipperla
SAP BPC & BOBJ Consultant
SAP EPM Community Member
Satya17@gMail.com
A SAP EPM Community Service
01/01/2012
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Process Instance: New Process Instance
This is also as an Administrator task. The BPF Instance is what is being
executed during a specific planning or consolidation cycle. Only minor
change (like changing the reviewer) will be allowed in Instances of the
base template.
Within Administration tab, choose Process Instances under Business
Process Flows
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Execute Process:
Click on Actuals Report will launch EPM Ad in for Excel and a report
similar to the following will be launched.
Once results are reviewed, execute copy package to copy the data to
current year budget
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Process Instance: Review Process Instance
Once submitted, two options available under Actions, Approve or Reject.
Until Approved, the second Process Instance is not avilable to proceed
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Satya Vipperla
SAP BPC & BOBJ Consultant
SAP EPM Community Member
Satya17@gMail.com
A SAP EPM Community Service
01/01/2012
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