When choosing between Embedded or Standard?

[victor_sales]

Hi Experts,

I'm so confused about the different functionalities between SAP BPC 10.1 Embedded and Standard, taking into account the end-user point of view.

I know the technical difference between both versions, but I need some arguments to propose our clients about choosing one of them.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,

Víctor

[lucas_costa3 · Accepted solution]

Hi Victor,

There's a lot of discussion around the two approaches and the decision should balance not just the technical part but also the complexity, flexibility and IT "independence" that the financial area is

looking for.

Functionality speaking, both options delivers the same outcome, however, in a really high level view, the standard model is quicker and simplest to implement while embedded option is more complex to build but also can deliver more complex scenarios.

While standard is an island in BW requiring it's own dimensions and data loads through BPC only, embedded completely integrates with existing characteristics and it can potentially leverage any BW data load option.

Performance wise, in theory embedded is better because of PAK, but if you're on BPC on HANA absolutely all calculations in SL and Abap can be moved into HANA using SQL Script.

Personally I believe embedded is future in SAP's view - Consolidation embedded released recently is a proof of that. Although there're still be a lot of room for standard to grow.

Cheers,

Lucas

[victor_sales · Accepted solution]

Hi Lucas and thanks for your quick reply.

I came to a similar conclusion after read a lot of articles, but it helps to know the opinion of others.

Cheers,

Víctor

[Former Member]

Hi Victor,

Does your client use BW/IP at the moment?

Does your client have HANA?

Does your client want an IT controlled or Finance controlled BPC system?

If yes to 1 and 2, and IT controlled, then use embedded, else use standard.

I would assume they don't have BPC atm.

Andy