SAP Analysis Office 2.8: Simplifying the EPM plug-in usage

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SAP Analysis 2.8 ( GA by November 29th)  brings a structural code change in EPM Plug in.

Indeed, EPM Plug in code has been replaced  by EPM add-in code.



Main goal is to ensure smooth transition to the EPM version contained into SAP Analysis for Office  and simplify user experience:

• No VBA replacement required anymore as both VBA EPM standalone as VBA EPM plug in are recognized


• Extensions of the EPM add in code can also leverage from EPM Plug in ( e.g SAP Integrated Business Planning Excel front end )


• Dedicated Start menu Short cuts for EPM (Word,Excel,PPT)


• About box & installer mentions EPM add in version

Limitations

• BPC plug in not yet supported ( planned SP1)


• Refresh all / Refresh Workbook

For more details, please  refer to SAP note 2860705

For more details about SAP Analysis for Office 2.8 see  Announcing general availability of Analysis Office 2.8