As you evolve to an intelligent enterprise for HCM, you have many options for reporting, analysis, and planning. Let’s look at those options, including a sample view of the output of each.
It has been exciting to watch customers evolve on their HXM digital transformation from SAP on-premise ECC HCM (HR and/or Payroll) to SAP SuccessFactors HXM and the cloud. Probably the most exciting announcement in this reporting space in 2023 so far has to do with Datasphere. SAP launched Datasphere in March. For those wishing to get a good understanding of SAP Datasphere, start with the content available at Getting Started with SAP Datasphere and sign up for this free online learning course titled Introduction to SAP Datasphere.
If you are curious about where Datasphere fits in for HCM, you can watch this quick animation.
What SAP has also done this year is simplify the messaging for the options for customers in the HCM/HXM space. I have started with those SAP slides presented at SAPPHIRE 2023, and I made modifications and included examples – and most importantly links – where you can go to learn more about each.
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SAP HCM and SAP SuccessFactors HXM customers have integrated reporting, analysis and planning functionality leveraging the five solutions shown in the diagram above, and listed in the table below.
1. Report Stories
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2. Workforce Analytics
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©SAP SuccessFactors
3. SAP Analytics Cloud
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©SAP SuccessFactors
4. SAP Analytics Cloud for Planning
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©SAP SuccessFactors
5. Query Manager
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If you want to learn more about the reporting options available to you, or see a live demo of Payroll reporting in SAP or SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll, please reach out. You can also download my free ebook on HCM and Payroll reporting options for SAP and SuccessFactors.
Danielle Larocca
With over 25 years in SAP Human Capital Management, Danielle is a recognized leader in HR technology. She holds the distinguished roles of SAP Mentor and SuccessFactors Confidant, and serves as HXM Chairperson for ASUG (America's SAP User Group). Danielle is a sought-after speaker at international conferences, sharing insights on HR tech trends. She has authored four best-selling books on SAP and holds certifications in both SAP and SuccessFactors technologies.