The 7-Layer SAC Planning Architecture
A structured framework for designing, implementing, and operating SAP Analytics Cloud Planning programs — aligned to SAP Activate and enterprise planning best practice.
Business Planning Architecture
Define the planning strategy and operating model before touching SAC.
- —Define planning strategy and corporate planning model
- —Connected planning across business units
- —Planning governance framework and RACI
- —Planning calendars and cycle design
- —Stakeholder alignment and change management approach
SAC Planning Implementation Methodology
Adapted from SAP Activate to address the specific requirements of SAC Planning programs. Each phase has defined outputs and decision gates.
Discover
Weeks 1–2- Planning maturity assessment
- Stakeholder interviews
- Planning pain point analysis
- Planning architecture design review
Prepare
Weeks 3–4- Data landscape readiness assessment
- Planning process blueprint
- Modeling strategy document
- Governance structure definition
Explore
Weeks 5–8- Planning design workshops
- Driver identification sessions
- Planning dimension design
- Prototype model development
Realize
Weeks 9–16- Full model build
- Data integration configuration
- Planning logic development
- Testing cycles and user validation
Deploy
Weeks 17–20- Production environment setup
- Security role configuration
- Performance tuning
- End-user training program
Run
Ongoing- Planning operations support
- Model improvements and enhancements
- Forecast optimisation
- Continuous planning evolution
Engagement Model
Engagements are structured to deliver clear outputs at each stage. No open-ended retainers without defined scope.
View All Services →Planning maturity assessment, architecture review, and gap analysis. Deliverable: structured findings report with prioritised recommendations.
Full design of the planning data architecture, model structure, and integration approach before build begins.
Hands-on support through the full SAP Activate implementation lifecycle, from Explore through Deploy.
Review of an existing SAC Planning implementation. Identify and resolve performance, logic, and governance issues.
Ongoing advisory support for planning teams running SAC Planning. Architecture guidance, model reviews, and operational support.