Impact: MediumExcel-based planning, business AI and governed user workflows2026-04-14· SAP
SAP adds AI-assisted planning capabilities to Microsoft Excel
SAP has added AI-assisted planning capabilities through a Microsoft Excel add-in as part of its Q1 2026 Business AI releases. The update brings enterprise planning support closer to the spreadsheet environment used by many business teams.
The Dataleo angle
Excel accessibility can improve adoption but also increases model-sprawl risk. Version control, data lineage and ownership are needed to prevent a new generation of shadow planning.