What Is xP&A (Extended Planning and Analysis)?

In this video, we explore the concept of extended planning and analysis (xP&A) and its significance in today’s business landscape.

xP&A goes beyond traditional planning processes to empower comprehensive enterprise planning that extends across your entire organization. It combines financial analysis with other crucial factors that may not appear on a financial statement.

With xP&A, you can take a holistic approach that bridges the gap between your numbers and the on-the-ground realities of your operations, including operational readiness, material availability, and staffing.

Why is xP&A so important? Because what happens in one area of your organization can significantly impact others. Whether it’s the supply chain, workforce, or finance, xP&A provides a comprehensive view of these interconnected elements.

xP&A solutions from SAP offer real-time insights and give visibility into current scenarios while also allowing you to anticipate future impact. By adopting a fully connected planning model, you can explore various “what-if” scenarios and pivot swiftly when needed.

xP&A uncovers disconnects between departments. It keeps your entire organization on the same page, syncing quarterly operational plans with strategic plans. This helps you adapt quickly and make confident day-to-day decisions based on new information.

Unlock the potential of extended planning and analysis (xP&A) today.

Learn more about xP&A solutions from SAP: https://sap.to/6059fzVLF

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What is FP&A Today?

In this video, we explore the meaning and significance of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) in the modern business landscape. FP&A is a set of connected processes aimed at maximizing profitability. It encompasses planning, forecasting, scenario modeling, budgeting, performance reporting, and more.

As the business world evolves, so does the practice of FP&A. Intense competition, economic volatility, and the need for speed have reshaped the day-to-day operations. Market demand has become volatile, requiring accelerated planning cycles that align with the “whenever needed” approach instead of fixed schedules.

Today, CFOs and their teams seek real-time insights, which spreadsheets or stand-alone systems can no longer provide. They turn to sophisticated FP&A solutions that integrate financial, operational, and external data (such as market trends) into a single source of truth.

Powerful, integrated FP&A solutions from SAP help organizations to analyze information in real time, uncover in-depth insights, and make informed decisions to address today’s challenges while anticipating tomorrow’s needs.

Unlock the potential of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) today.

Learn more about FP&A solutions from SAP: https://sap.to/6056fzVlj

Read the article “What is FP&A?” for more in-depth info on FP&A
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EVERYONE is invited to #SAPConnect!

Finance, Supply Chain, HR, Spend, CX meets….SAP Connect.

This year, our newest flagship event #SAPConnect is bringing all our lines of business together in person or online! Because when you connect everything, you can achieve anything. 👏

See you there! 👉 https://sap.to/6052fJNiI

Omnipresent Joule: Your Business AI Assistant Available in Every Application | Demo

Discover the future of intelligent work with Joule, SAP’s omnipresent AI copilot, now supercharged by WalkMe. See how Joule goes beyond SAP, delivering real-time assistance, automation, and process orchestration across any application, browser, or desktop environment.

Watch as Joule contextualizes urgent tasks in ServiceNow, taps SAP S/4HANA and Ariba for instant business insights, and automates sourcing, email, and procurement processes—streamlining the supply chain with proactive, always-on AI recommendations.

Learn more about Omnipresent Joule: https://sap.to/6056fGhU6

0:00 – Imagine a Truly Universal Business Assistant
0:12 – Supply Chain Issue Detected in ServiceNow
0:38 – Joule Action Bar: Proactive, Context-Aware Guidance
1:18 – Automated Sourcing with SAP Ariba & Price Search via Gmail
2:16 – Effortless RFP Creation and Purchase Orders
2:44 – Real-Time Notifications & Custom Alert Skills
3:31 – Instant Ticket Updates and Seamless Process Closure
3:36 – Joule: Omnipresent AI Assistant for Work

AI-Powered Customer Service: The Future of SAP Service Cloud

Explore SAP’s vision of the future of SAP Service Cloud, where AI and human agents work in harmony to deliver faster, smarter, and more personalized support.

From intelligent automation to real-time optimization, see how SAP Service Cloud will transform service operations to boost efficiency and elevate customer experience.

0:00 – Customers Want Faster, Personalized Service
0:12 – AI & Human Agents Reimagine Service
0:30 – Orchestrating Exceptional Service Operations
0:49 – Day in the Life: Service Ops Leader Jacob
1:30 – Monitoring, Dashboards & AI Insights
2:24 – Automated Exception Handling & Real-Time Optimization
2:58 – Results: Efficiency & Customer Satisfaction
3:19 – Next-Gen Service: The AI-Human Partnership

🔗 Learn more about SAP Customer Experience solutions: https://sap.to/6059fH8AH

Why SAP Build is a Game-Changer for Developer Efficiency | Unlocking SAP BTP | Episode 119

Listen to the latest episode of Unlocking SAP BTP, episode 119, featuring Howard Holton, COO of GigaOm, Mark Wright, Senior Director of Product Marketing at SAP Build, and Niklas Siemer, Product Manager at SAP BTP. This episode is focused on SAP Build and why it’s a game-changer for developer efficiency.

Listen on Spotify: https://sap.to/6050f6zYq
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://sap.to/6051f6zYS

What’s New in SAP BTP: Top New Features | Analytical Insights in Joule | Q2 2025

This episode of SAP BTP Innobytes explores how SAP Business Technology Platform empowers organizations to extend cloud ERP, streamline integrations, and drive smarter decisions with AI-powered analytics. This feature-packed video demonstrates how SAP Build tools and the extensibility wizard enable rapid UI and process customization directly from your cloud ERP without heavy reliance on IT. Business users can easily manage decisions, deploy custom applications, and improve change management.

We dive into the latest capabilities for integration developers, including simplified parameter management, in-line documentation, and enhanced maintainability for integration flows. Also, learn how Joule, SAP’s AI copilot, delivers instant, contextual analytics and how identity access management ensures secure, seamless user provisioning across SAP Analytics Cloud and beyond.

0:13 – Simplified SAPUI5 extensions with the SAP Build Extensibility Wizard; https://sap.to/60564S27n
2:05 – Application to Enable Business Users to Manage Decisions: https://sap.to/60574S27X
3:43 – Partner Solutions as an Installable Product on SAP BTP ABAP Environment: https://sap.to/60584S27k
5:21 – Describe Externalized Parameters of an Integration Flow: https://sap.to/60594S27Z
7:15 – Analytical insights in Joule: https://sap.to/60504S27w
8:36 – Provision App-Specific Groups in Identity Directory: https://sap.to/60514S27b

You might also be interested in:
SAP BTP Garage – monthly LIVE webinar with hands-on use case walkthroughs and demos: https://sap.to/60524S27j
SAP BTP Talk Podcast – monthly podcast covering all things SAP BTP: https://sap.to/60534S27d

SAP’s Business AI Vision: Achieve More, Wherever You Work ✨

Philipp Herzig, SAP’s Chief Technology Officer, shares our bold vision for Business AI: empowering you to achieve more, wherever you work – across any device, with SAP or non-SAP data. https://sap.to/60524YCUQ

How Mondelēz Transforms Forecasting & Planning with SAP Analytics Cloud

Discover how Mondelēz International—the company behind beloved brands like Cadbury, Milka, and Oreo—is accelerating innovation and driving global growth with SAP Analytics Cloud. Mondelēz replaced manual, spreadsheet-based planning with a unified, automated platform that delivers one version of the truth, boosts forecast accuracy, and empowers over 1,200 users across 80+ countries.

See how SAP Analytics Cloud enables real-time collaboration, reduces monthly forecasting workload by 50%, and provides actionable insights for smarter, faster decision-making. Mondelēz’s focus on digital transformation, sustainable sourcing, and user experience is laying the foundation for future growth and planning excellence.

Learn more about SAP Analytics Cloud: https://sap.to/60504nIqi

0:00 – Introducing Mondelēz & Iconic Brands
0:18 – Innovation & Speed to Market
0:35 – Commitment to Sustainability
0:48 – The Drive for Better Forecasting
1:12 – Transforming Planning with SAP Analytics Cloud
1:25 – Key Benefits: One Version of the Truth & Automation
1:49 – User Experience & Global Adoption
2:09 – Achieving Planning Excellence & Future Evolution

#SAPAnalyticsCloud

Shaping a Skills-Led Future with Talent Intelligence in SAP SuccessFactors | SAP Runs SAP

Discover how SAP is pioneering the shift to a skills-led organization by moving beyond job titles and degrees to focus on the unique skills each employee brings. Hear from SAP leaders about the urgency of skills transformation, with more than 40% of skills expected to be disrupted in the next five years, and learn how SAP SuccessFactors and the Talent Intelligence Hub are powering this journey.

See how SAP is building a unified skills foundation, modernizing job architecture, and leveraging AI-driven tools like Growth Portfolio and SAP Business Data Cloud to deliver real-time skills insights, personalized learning, and strategic workforce planning. This approach empowers employees to take control of their development, supports internal mobility, and ensures SAP remains agile and competitive for the future.

Learn more: https://sap.to/60514na2J

0:00 – Why Skills Matter More Than Job Titles
0:32 – The Urgency of Skills Transformation
1:07 – SAP’s Unified Skills Foundation
1:32 – AI-Powered Skills Technology & Growth Portfolio
1:59 – Infusing Skills Across the Employee Lifecycle
2:30 – Real-Time Skills Insights with Business Data Cloud
2:43 – The Vision: Empowering Every Employee to Be Their Best

#SAPSuccessfactors #Talent #SkillsLed

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