You're correct on your assumptions. Technically there is no difference between Embedded BPC and BPC Optmised for S/4HANA, with the second being some sort of "environment shell" with delivered content for planning. Even if not using this productively I suggest activating as it delivers a set of functionality such as virtual providers, virtual info objects, planning functions and integration with CO that can help to understand some of the concepts introduced to BPC embedded.
For consolidation, I really suggest looking at RTC. The "real-time" on the name sometimes leads to misconceptions but its architecture really brings up interesting scenarios.
Hi Lucas,
Thanks for your answer. RTC sounds interesting but am curious to know if it can replace large volume BPC implementations that are currently on a separate BW/HANA system. From what I understood about embedded BW on S4, it is not meant as a substitute for enterprise data warehouse functionality that one gets on a standalone BW/HANA system. Hence my question on embedded BPC. Also, I understand that SAP now provides a second option if customers do not wish to consolidate real-time on S4? Not sure what exactly that is, but am assuming it would be similar to 'staging' the data and loading at specified intervals, similar to what happens in an ECC-BW system.
Thanks
Sri
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