What is 'advance publication' in SAP EPM-FC - SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation?

advance publication - Overview

• Component: EPM-FC

• Component Name: SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation

• Description: An option to publish a package before the deadline is reached.

advance publication - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Advance Publication is a feature of SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation (EPM-FC) that allows users to publish their consolidation results before the consolidation process is complete. This feature enables users to quickly review and analyze their data, and make any necessary adjustments before the consolidation process is finalized. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Advance Publication can be enabled in the Financial Consolidation Administration Console. Once enabled, users can select the “Publish” option from the Consolidation menu to publish their results. The published results will be available for review and analysis in the Financial Consolidation web interface. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using Advance Publication, it is important to remember that the published results are not final and may change as the consolidation process continues. It is also important to note that any changes made to the published results will not be reflected in the final consolidated results. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Advance Publication, please refer to the SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation User Guide.