This page explains how the application FC2 - Fixed costs was replaced by the application FC - GBU Fixed costs. |
FC2 - Fixed costs is an end-of-life application and should not be used anymore. The new application to be used for fixed costs report is FC - Create a fixed costs report |
5 reasons to replace the application FC2 by the application FC - GBU Fixed Costs
Data Reliabilty
=> Simplification of the architecture = Reduce risk of errors
Several issues were identified in FC2 coming from a data architecture that was too complex. Based on this experience, the structure of the application was reconsidered and simplified. It allows a better control of the data.
Multi-Source
=> Group application with data from PF1 & WP1
In FC2, only cost centers from WP1 can be retrieved while in the new application, we can see cost centers from WP1 & PF1.
Multi-Refresh
=> from 1 time to 3 times a day
Queries are refreshed 3 times a day during closing period compared to one time in FC2.
Reconciliation with the P&L
=> Quick reconciliation of the fixed costs report with the corresponding BFC heading
In the new application, we have data from COPA to enable quick reconciliation of fixed costs with the P&L.
Simplification
=> Only one core query
There is only one query for the application FC - Create a fixed costs report. It simplifies the usage of the application for the end user.
More to come
The application FC - Create a fixed costs report is being constantly improved.
In 2018, IS RtR Reporting team is working on a new report by GBU. The aim of this new report is to manage shared cost centers and have detailed costs allocated to one GBU.
Next steps
The application FC2 was removed from the core catalog in May 2018. It means that it can not be used anymore by new users.
The application FC2 will not be maintained anymore.
All remaining users of the application FC2 will be contacted and asked for using the new application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why I can't keep using FC2 anymore ?
IS RtR Reporting team can not maintained 2 applications doing the same thing. The application FC2 is used by a very small group of users and we can not afford maintaining the application only for them knowing that there is a more powerful application doing the same thing and even more.
How can I be sure I am not using a FC2 report ?
You should use a workbook or query included in the folder "FC - GBU Fixed Cost".
Where can I find support to create my report with the application FC - Create a fixed costs report ?
You may look at the procedure here and contact SBS.FinanceSL-Reporting_Platform@solvay.com for more support.