SAP BusinessObjects GRC Reviews

Vendor: SAP

3.8 out of 5

5 reviews
75% willing to recommend

497 followers

What is SAP BusinessObjects GRC?

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SAP BusinessObjects GRC is the #2 ranked solution in top Continuous Controls Monitoring solutions and #18 ranked solution in top GRC solutions. PeerSpot users give SAP BusinessObjects GRC an average rating of 7.6 out of 10. SAP BusinessObjects GRC is most commonly compared to RSA Archer: SAP BusinessObjects GRC vs RSA Archer. SAP BusinessObjects GRC is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 67% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a computer software company, accounting for 18% of all views.

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May 2025

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Featured SAP BusinessObjects GRC reviews

Osama Saleh

Deputy Finance Director at Abdul Latif Jameel

BusinessObjects is very dated. It is not that user-friendly. It should be made more user-friendly. In addition, if they could make predictive analytics an embedded part of it where people get to know what is there to offer, it would be great. They need to invest heavily in business planning and consolidation. They have a BPC tool, which is known for planning and consolidation, but its implementation consumes a lot of effort. It is not that easy to implement. It would be better if they come up with a solution that is more user-friendly and easy to integrate so that we can have multiple consolidations or versions.

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Gebrehiwot Tesfay Gebreslassie

Business Intelligence Senior Developer II at Ethiopian Airlines

We implement this solution mainly for the reporters and analysis applications. The solution is deployed on-premise It improved the organization's reporting culture. It has given us insights into health, management, and operational results. The best features are the scalability and flexibility to…

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Mohamed Sultan

Active Supervisor at Social Insurance Organizaton

There isn't anything in particular that my company doesn't like about the product. It is an old system that is currently being used by its users, which works in areas like prompts and reports. I think the old system is better than the new one. From an improvement perspective, the tool needs to ensure that the new technologies it offers are better than the old ones.

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SAP BusinessObjects GRC mindshare

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As of June 2025, the mindshare of SAP BusinessObjects GRC in the Continuous Controls Monitoring category stands at 16.4%, down from 25.7% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Valuable Features

"The tool helps create reports for projects, including the creation of any ad-hoc reports"
"We have enterprise clients for the product."
"The best features are the scalability and flexibility to implement applications on top of the BW."

Room for Improvement

SAP BusinessObjects GRC is considered outdated and lacks user-friendliness. Enhanced integration and predictive analytics are desired, alongside improvements in business planning and consolidation tools. High learning curves and challenging implementations are concerns. Users would like easier login processes and better support. Current users find value in its existing features like prompts and reports but emphasize that new technologies should surpass older versions.

"I think the old system is better than the new one. From an improvement perspective, the tool needs to ensure that the new technologies it offers are better than the old ones."
"We cannot actively log in to the system. It should also improve support."
"An additional feature I would like to see is the option to add wait time and integrate sources in wait time."

Pricing

Many users found SAP BusinessObjects GRC licensing to be expensive, involving costly yearly fees or a one-time purchase. Despite its high costs, some rate its value as a 4 out of 5 and see it as profitable. The pricing model includes options for annual payments, but concurrent usage adds to the expense.

"The product's licensing costs involve a one-time purchase. The tool also allows others to make annual payments towards the licensing charges of the product."
"SAP BusinessObjects GRC is expensive."
"There is a yearly licensing cost. I would rate their pricing 4 out of 5."

Deployment

Users mentioned a phased deployment for SAP BusinessObjects GRC. They started with back-office applications like FICO, Material Management, and HRM, followed later by other modules. Some found the initial setup straightforward, taking about a week, while others described it as complex, requiring seven people for deployment and maintenance. One user rated the setup 4 out of 5 for difficulty. The software is deployed on private cloud services provided by AWS.

Scalability

SAP BusinessObjects GRC demonstrates high scalability, benefiting a large number of users across various departments. Utilization in finance reaches significant percentages, indicating widespread adoption. While current usage levels are commendable, improvement opportunities remain. Businesses employing the tool report a user base ranging across different hierarchical levels, sometimes involving shared accounts contributing to efficient distribution. With scalability ratings mostly favorable, it supports thousands, showcasing its capability to handle extensive user numbers and complex operations smoothly.

Stability

SAP BusinessObjects GRC receives favorable feedback concerning stability. Users report deploying high availability centers to prevent business interruptions, indicating its robustness. Evaluations often resonate with a high stability score, frequently around eight out of ten. Stability perceptions are consistent, showcasing its reliability.

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