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SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 2 - Reviews of SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence

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GD

Gajendrasinh D.  
Fashion consultant  
Retail  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence:- A powerfull enterprise reporting "

February 15, 2025

5.0

My overall experience was so good. and the reporting capabilities and managing security ,users, was provided lots of supporting tools

Pros

Most like about SAP reporting and visualization capabilities in our daily routine

Cons

Most like least about managing users, especially for large development

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RG

Ravi G.  
Fashion consultant  
Retail  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Big Businesses operator"

January 21, 2025

5.0

I love to use sap and supports mobile access, allowing decision-makers to view and interact with reports and dashboards on the go.

Pros

SAP ERP is the core product that integrates different business processes like finance, human resources, procurement, manufacturing, sales, and supply chain

Cons

I loved to use sap erp inward outward process and also banking work

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Adm. de Vendas  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Sap - Ferramenta inovadora "

July 28, 2023

5.0

Minha experiência com o SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence foi altamente positiva. A plataforma me deu uma visão abrangente dos dados da empresa e me permitiu tomar decisões mais embasadas e estratégicas. A facilidade de uso e a variedade de recursos foram essenciais para o sucesso da minha análise de dados.

Pros

A possibilidade de visualizar e analisar todos os dados da empresa em um único lugar, facilitando a tomada de decisões estratégicas.

Cons

O que menos gostou no SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence foi uma complexidade de uso e uma curva de aprendizado.

Review Source

FP

Francesca P.  
Business Analyst  
Banking  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Prodotto utile l'indispensabile"

May 4, 2023

4.0

Da SAP riesco a gestire una varietà di dati, mostrandoli con i dovuti grafici e rispondendo a determinate richieste dell'utente.

Pros

Uno dei vantaggi si SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence è la scalabilità che si estende non solo a livello di front-end del programma ma ance al numero di licenze, gli applicativi utilizzati e l’infrastruttura.

Cons

Alcune esigenze richieste oggi sul mercato non possono essere più evase dalle opportunità che SAP mette a disposizione

Review Source

Tibor K.  
Media Producer  
Entertainment  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "BusinessObject to simplify complex database analysis"

October 14, 2022

5.0

BusinessObject provides great analytical tools for companies to make smarter decisions, it can operate on very large scale databases and it is relatively stable and trouble free. Users can learn it easily and provides many visual tools therefore different and simple to read formats to analyze data and make decisions easier and quicker.

Pros

BusinessObjects is capable to run and process databases with millions of records, it has very good visual tools that are easy for users to read and analyze making it a tool easy to learn for users. It is flexible to run on any of the popular databases such as MS-SQL or Oracle and it is a stable software requiring little intervention from system administrators, usually once setup it runs trouble free.

Cons

It is complex to setup and requires more extensive training for the system administrators to operate it in the background. Also it is an expensive software and requires additional licensing from Oracle or any database developer which then adds more high cost to it.

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Ankush B.  
Finance Manager  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "SAP BI: Build queries with ease"

March 14, 2022

4.0

\- SAP BI is a gamechanger tool for any organization. SAP BI is suitable for the organizations using SAP ERP system as it is very easy to integrate - SAP BI is recommended for medium and large enterprises.

Pros

SAP BI is a very dynamic and user friendly tool. SAP BI helps in developing data queries and analyze data. SAP BI save lots of time and efforts while creating reports. The best features in SAP BI are: - Automating and scheduling reports - Real time data synchronization

Cons

Although SAP BI is very powerful tool and easy to integrate with the SAP ERP system but have following limitations: - Sometimes real time data synchronization takes time that leads to difference in actual and reporting figures - Training and understanding of SAP BI takes time and efforts

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Lead Data Analyst  
Chemicals  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "SAP BO BI Review"

May 5, 2022

4.0

This is definitely a good tool for self service analytics and good for data preparation

Pros

For an SAP environment, this is best tool for reporting, since it can be connected effectively with SAP

Cons

The connectivity of this tool with non SAP tools is not straight forward or simple

Reason for choosing SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence

This is a good tool to choose if a company is running in SAP environment

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RS

Ruby S.  
Test Lead  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A great business analytics and reporting tool"

February 7, 2023

5.0

I have personally used this application for more than 10 years and it has been a significant report for our reporting requirements. We generate reports both in pdf and excel, depending on our requirement and the reports do contain the prompts for the checker to verify the reports if needed.

Pros

SAP BusinessObjects is one of the best reporting tool. The tool can be well integrated with one of your main database (in our case it was Flexcube) to produce a number of reports for your clients and investors. It's very much easy to use and requires little or no training for the users to implement. Probably, one of the best features of this application is it's report scheduler which can schedule your reports as per your prompts and you can easily have them saved in a particular drive of your choice.

Cons

One of the critical issues that I encountered while using SAP BusinessObjects is it inbox reporting. Most of the reports for a user would be available as Global reports however certain specific customised reports are sent to the inbox of the user where that user can only run the same report and will not be available for other users. While accessing the inbox reports, we often encountered issues where the user was not able to run the report or the report will get deleted automatically after some time or the report output will be very slow.

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PM

Paulo M.  
Administrador  
Computer & Network Security  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Avaliando SAP"

April 24, 2023

5.0

Sou administrador de um rede sap , trabalhamos com a gestão administrativa da empresa

Pros

Seu manuseio e muito fácil , após o treinamento o usuário saberá exatamente o que procura.

Cons

Eu achei o sistema um pouco pesado, dependendo da rede utilizada, vai sofrer um pouco

Switched from

[TOTVS ERP](https://www.capterra.com/p/191104/TOTVS-BI/)

Pelo o que o SAP oferece e pelo custo beneficio ser melhor

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MK

Manasseh K.  
Technical Director  
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "SAP BI- Great tool for Calculation, Analysis and Automation"

September 15, 2023

5.0

Any organization may change the game with SAP as a tool. Due to its ease of use and of integration.

Pros

In the context of self-service analytics by end users, SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence is a simple to learn and use analytical tool. The same query can be used repeatedly, shared with other users, and changed at any time for customized needs.

Cons

Learning how to utilize it could be a little challenging, but once you do, it's really pretty helpful.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Senior Specialist  
Chemicals  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Great tool for report automization, analysis and calculation"

March 2, 2019

5.0

It's a very powerful tool to download data, however, requires some trainings for users.

Pros

It's intergrated in Microsoft Excel, so I can use all function of Excel on the data download by SAP Business Object. Normally we have to go to the web version of the reporting tool and download report one by one, but with SAP business Object (Analysis Office), we can insert the data source one time, format it, do calculation with it (using all other Excel function). The next time when you need to update the data. Just simply refresh data source in your formatted file. All data are refreshed while your calculation/format are still there. You can even write Excel VBA to load data with Analysis Office. It saves you a lot of time to download all reports based on different filter criterion.

Cons

First, it takes time to load if the data is too bid Second, there is a limit (55 000 lines) on Excel. You can, of course, change the limit, but not everybody knows how to do it (or allowed to do it) Thirdly, the prompts are not so well-designed and user-friendly. I normally have to scroll down a lot to find the filter. (imagine you have 10 different sheet, scrolling down will take long time). Fourthly, VBA and Analysis Office are quite complicated to use and the trouble-shooting is quite annoying.

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Brus B.  
Head of Marketing Business Development  
Real Estate  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "SAP BusinessObjects- BI reporting"

September 10, 2023

4.0

One of the best aspects of SAP BusinessObjects is its easy to use GUI, which allows even those who are not well versed in SQL to create complex reports. I find it very convenient to share these reports between different people and business units. The system's ease of use is further highlighted by its Excel-based design; It works similar to a pivot table, making data manipulation simpler.

Pros

I have been using SAP Business for reporting and data visualization, and it has been very helpful in meeting our organization's requirements. We have connected it with multiple databases such as DB2 and Sybase, and its data storage capabilties are quite robust. The platform is undoubtedly powerful and capable of handling heavy tasks with ease.

Cons

The learning curve is long, training is needed to be able to handle it properly, the user interface needs improvement, so that it is easier and more intuitive to use.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Business Analyst  
Facilities Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Makes it easy to build complex queries without knowing SQL, I love it! "

October 17, 2018

4.0

I use BusinessObjects every single day, multiple times a day. We are transitioning to start having all reporting come from BO as once the reports are setup and scheduled its "set it and forget it" in many cases. We put a lot of focus on automation and reducing the amount of time spent building custom reports and one-off analyses. So we have built numerous reports to support our sales team, operations teams, vendors, and c-suite that are all easily refreshed and filtered by the users on their own. And our analytics and reporting teams now have time to work on larger scope projects rather than being bogged down by requests.

Pros

I love most everything about BusinessObjects. It's a great way for our employees to self-service in many cases as previously they had no way to get access to larger data sets unless they put in a request with analytics. But now our Directors have access to data and reports at their fingertips with minimal training (they don't need an in-depth understanding of databases or SQL queries to use the software).

Cons

A con that is worth mentioning is that exporting large data sets can be a bit slow. But the ease of use and other benefits definitely outweigh that.

Review Source

Rafael Dario G.  
Técnico Docente  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Excelente y Completa plataforma de soporte de operaciones ERP."

March 3, 2024

5.0

Personalmente pude aprender a utilizarlo en pocas opciones cuando realice pasantías en una empresa de mensajería. Permitía manejar los clientes y el directorio de esta. Así también como un la facilidad de poder utilizarlo en diferentes sistemas operativos.

Pros

Es una plataforma muy completa que al tener un copilador de diferentes módulos cada uno dedicado a varios procesos que comprende en la empresa. A ser una plataforma separada por módulos permite trabajar de forma descentralizada. Además su interfaz escalonada es muy practica para organizar los documentos y archivos.

Cons

Es forma general es un software muy completo esto hace que su implementación en la empresa sea muy demandante para los trabajadores debido a su gran oferta de opciones es necesario un capacitación al persona o de ser necesario un tiempo de riesgo.

Switched from

[Microsoft Power BI](https://www.capterra.com/p/176586/Power-BI/)

No estuve el tiempo necesario para saber porque se requería el cambio. Pero si era impulsado por varios colegas que recibieron diferentes capacitaciones sobre las ventajas de Power BI

Review Source

GG

Guido G.  
Digital Marketing Manager and E-commerce Manager  
Furniture  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The perfect B.I. for mid-size companies"

March 20, 2023

5.0

It has been used as main reporting tool of the company: all the teams used to receive the automatic reports in the morning and all teams had the capability to generate on-demand reports.

Pros

I appreciate above all its flexibility when I need to create ad hoc reports.It's very powerful, even if a bit complicated at the begining, and it really allows business users to drill down into data and get the information they need.

Cons

It requires an adequate training in order to use it at its best.It's a bit complicated, especially to understand all its functionalities and reporting capabilities.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Suporte  
Facilities Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Bem versátil"

April 23, 2023

4.0

Pros

Muito fácil de implementar novas funcionalidades através de add-ons e é um dos softwares mais completos para gestão de empresas

Cons

O valor da implantação é extremamente alto

Review Source

CS

Carlos S.  
Quality Engineer  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "SAP - cerebro da empresa"

October 13, 2022

5.0

Ferramenta de uso diário e que permite um acompanhamento fino da circulação/produção de todos os bens produzidos dentro da empresa.

Pros

A clareza e organização da informação produtiva da empresa numa plataforma de uso simples.

Cons

A necessidade de aquisição de diferentes modulos para novas necessidades que a empresa vá demonstrando

Switched from

[Infor LN](https://www.capterra.com/p/236603/Infor-LN/)

Software infor ln apresenta muitas limitações e complexidade de operações.

Review Source

Syed Amir A.  
Associate Manager  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "SAP BO - Web Intelligence"

April 17, 2022

4.0

Overall experience has been good. It can host a lot of reports which can be scheduled for month end reporting. Automated this application using automation anywhere and reaped a lot of benefits.

Pros

I love the scheduling feature of the reports wherein you can easily schedule reports to be executed on a particular day.

Cons

Reports with data more than 1 lakh rows takes a lot of time and even crashes sometimes

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Business Intelligence Expert  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "SAP BO, la Business Intelligence!"

January 12, 2023

4.0

Pros

La parte di design permette una facile modellazione della nuvola

Cons

Lo sviluppo consente di fare qualsiasi cosa ma è molto impegnativo

Review Source

Funda A.  
Strategic Planning Manager  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Everythink about data"

February 23, 2022

5.0

It is a tool that facilitates the management of all past or future data and the follow-up of KPI at every level. It will help companies make data-driven decisions and provide significant competitive advantage.

Pros

We use SAP BusinessObjects in order to track both operational and strategic company KPI's. The dashboards are very easy to customize. BI tool is very helpful in order to make forecasts.

Cons

Data export is not offered. Dashboards are really helpful. But sometimes user can need to export the data in excel form.

Review Source

Olive T.  
quality controle  
Food Production  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence review KPI monitoring "

September 25, 2022

5.0

Pros

At first, the software is looking complicated, but using it very easier after passing an induction allow exporting data to another tool for further exploitation, good data cleaning and KPI monitoring easy to set up , handle and customize

Cons

the cost of the license is as high as it cant allow small-scale business to buy and use

Review Source

SS

Sudhir S.  
Second Vice President  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Tremendous reporting tool for client reporting"

January 14, 2023

4.0

SAP Business Objects has been supporting our client delivery for quite some time now and works amazingly well. It provide quick reporting and integrates well with the mainstream applications.

Pros

The ease at which the reports can be run and downloaded is very good. The extraction can be done in both pdf and excel depending on the requirement. The reports which have been run also show the specifications used in the reporting for the approver to verify.

Cons

The scheduler is not very simple and might require some user guide to understand and schedule the reports. Also, the inbox reports tend to disappear at times and then have to be re-put in inbox.

Review Source

RT

Rossella T.  
Direttore  
Publishing  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Piattaforma business completamente integrata"

April 8, 2023

5.0

Una soluzione che consente di trasformare i dati in informazioni solide e concrete. Si ha a disposizione un set di funzionalità che consente di agire in piena autonomia e sicurezza

Pros

Un ampio ventaglio di applicazioni per ogni tipo di business supportate da una piattaforma che consente l' accesso ai dati in tempo reale garantendo l' ottimizzazione del processo aziendale

Cons

Inizialmente ci si trova davanti ad un nuovo modo di lavorare ed è necessario dedicare del tempo necessario ad assimilare le potenzialità proposte, tempo che successivamente viene abbondantemente ripagato

Review Source

MG

Mithun G.  
Software Engineer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Cost Effective Simple Reporting Tool"

June 24, 2021

4.0

Overall I am having a mixed feeling with respect to Business Object Intelligence. I am neither satisfied nor dissatisfied.

Pros

In Business Objects the way you can build Universe and expose that as a self service tool for users to build their own reports gives it a cutting edge compared to other reporting tools. Being a SAP tool the customer support is good and it integrates well with other cloud platforms.

Cons

The look and feel is not that great and it cannot match the dashboard features which are present in other reporting tools like for example Tableau.

Review Source

Glendy M U.  
Lider Servicio al Cliente  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great tool, reliable architecture and very useful"

November 29, 2018

4.0

In space, the area that I address is the customer service through this fantastic tool we can keep a real-time control of the requests for services from our customers, assigning numbers of events that link the whole process with the areas involved, from that the service request is made until it ends with the invoicing process of it.

Pros

The scope advantages and the ability to link the data available in our organization by SAP BusinessObjects has allowed us to optimize the administrative and operational processes in a way that allows us to access the correct information.

Cons

I do not have negative opinions of the tool, within the organization has been very useful the use of it.

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