Future in SEM.....

Hi.
Im a FICO & SD , Consultant. But in my new Job I have to develope other area in SAP consulting, as a added value.
Im thinking SEM is an option.
Im read some about it: (Overview-BW SEM- & a little in its five components)
I would like some information about his future:
SEM vs BW or another new components?,
How is SEM in the market?,
Is SEM  representative Module in SAP?,
Which module, could be better to starting?
Thanks a lot.

Hi Neo,
At present I am on SEM Project, and we have implemented SEM for two company codes and last one is in progress..
You, being a FICO and SD consultant, as I understood that, SEM is more into
BPS, Management Cockpit and CPM where, consultant are expected to have
very through understanding of business process in all the areas of FICO ,
PP, MM ( includin inventory ) and ofcourse SD..for you this would be right choice..
As far as market is concern, it seems to me that, the near future for SAP would be
going for SEM where it includes of various planning and strategic analysis and performance measurement ( which is known as ) measure builder and many more..
so, if you decide to come into SEM better get some idea of BW/SEM components
along with your R/3 exp.
Good luck..
Cheers,
Pattan.

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    Ex 3: Accounts Expenditure planning like this we can have planning forecastings.
    2) Consolidations : We can consolidate the group company, companies with currency translations, allocations, Inter Unit
    eliminations, consolidated P&L accounts & Consolidated Balance Sheets are possible in this.
    But where as in BCS you can do only 2 part.  The first part is not possible.  Hence I personally suggest you to learn BPC NW
    it will be more useful.  BPC is now going to integrated with BO (Buss. Objects) also from 7.5 ver onwards.
    I hope this may help you.
    Regards,
    B.S.RAGHU

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