On 14th October 2025, Microsoft will officially end support for Office 2016 and Office 2019. This milestone has significant implications for organisations still using SAP BEx Analyzer, as Office 2019 is the final version compatible with the tool. Find out what you need to do ahead of the phase-out.
If your business relies on BEx Analyzer for reporting and analytics, now is the time to plan your transition. Continuing to use unsupported software after this date could expose your organisation to security vulnerabilities, compliance issues, and operational risks.
SAP BEx Analyzer is no longer supported in newer versions of Microsoft Office. Once Office 2016 and 2019 reach end of life, there will be no further security updates or patches from Microsoft. This makes it critical for businesses to explore modern alternatives to BEx Analyzer and ensure continuity in their SAP reporting environment.
SAP Analysis for Office is a powerful Excel add-on that offers similar functionality to BEx Analyzer and connects directly to SAP BW. It is the most direct replacement for BEx Analyzer and is widely adopted by organisations transitioning from legacy SAP tools.
Licensing Requirements:
It should be noted that the following licenses do not include rights for SAP Analysis for Office:
SAP Analytics Cloud is a software-as-a-service analytics platform that integrates seamlessly with SAP BW and offers a range of modern reporting tools:
To ensure a smooth transition away from BEx Analyzer, we recommend the following actions:
The end of support for Microsoft Office 2016 and 2019 marks a critical turning point for organisations using SAP BEx Analyzer. By proactively planning your transition to SAP Analysis for Office or SAP Analytics Cloud, you can enhance your reporting capabilities while maintaining security and compliance.
Reach out to NTT DATA Business Solutions to begin your transition plan.
