EC-CS Reports via SAP NetWeaver Technology

Hi Guys,
I would like to know if its possible report consolidated financials (EC-CS tables) via SAP NetWeaver technology. Can I use web services to fetch data from EC-CS tables (FIMC table, for example).
Please, let me know tips to start that work.
thanks in advance,
Luciano

Hello Ariel,
EC-CS. Does consolidation of financial data based on group, company code,business area, profit center etc.
SEM BCS Does consolidation of financial data based on consolidation units which can represent, for example, companies, plants, business areas, profit centers, and cost centers.
EC-CS part of ECC 6.0 and SEM BCS 6.0 does the same thing.
EC-CS part of ECC 6.0
Pros:
Consolidated data is on the same system ECC 6.0 ( OLTP)
The reporting part is carried out with report writer.
Drill down and basic reporting.
Cons
Reporting on large amount of data does take a toll on the system
Rolling 12- 24 month report
Comparing actual/prior/budget
Reporting flexibility is limited
SEM BCS 6.0
Pros
The data is extracted into the underlying BW/BI system which operates exclusively for consolidation.
Sky is the limit in terms of customization and delivery of reports with Bex functionalities like Bex Analyzer, Web Application Designer, Report Designer.Reports can also be directly printed in Excel, Pdf format.
Reporting needs wont affect the performance of ECC 6.0.
Cons
SEM Implementation cost
Hope this gives a rough Idea. Let me know if you have any further concerns or comments.
Thanks
Raj

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