--- title: Learn What Makes The SAP DFPS Solution Different description: Unlock the power of SAP DFPS in military solutions. Learn how it transforms SAP BW design and strengthens security in your systems—start exploring today! image: https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Woman%20with%20a%20rifle%20in%20the%20military.jpeg --- ![SAP DFPS Solution](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Woman%20with%20a%20rifle%20in%20the%20military.jpeg) # Learn What Makes The SAP DFPS Solution Different Table of Contents ## Have you ever wondered what sort of solution SAP has for the military.  You might be surprised to learn that many **Armed Forces** around the world have been using [SAP ERP](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/12-risk-management-considerations-to-measure-wricef-a) for many years.  What you may not know is that as a result of the unique [organizational structure requirements](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/how-to-use-a-project-charter-to-start-a-project) of the military, SAP had to develop a solution, the [SAP DFPS](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/how-to-understand-sap-modules-in-5-minutes) or  **Defense Forces and Public Security solution**, which meets the very unique needs of the military.  The primary difference, around which all other parts of the [**SAP DFPS**](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/sap-consulting-fi-co-mm-sd-pp-plm-bw-vora-hr-crm-scm-apo-ehs-grc-modules) solution revolve, is known as the **Force Element**.   ## What is the **Force Element? **Why does the **military** need it? ![SAP DFPS](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Woman%20with%20a%20rifle%20in%20the%20military.jpeg?width=669&name=Woman%20with%20a%20rifle%20in%20the%20military.jpeg "SAP DFPS") If you are a [SAP consultant ](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/consulting-rate-calculator-whats-your-rate)or customer, you by now know that defining the **SAP Organizational Structure** is one of the very first tasks you perform during the **Blueprint Phase** of most [SAP implementations](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/sap-sem-cpm-risk-register-design-template).  For instance, on the Materials Management side of the house, you first define the Client, Company Code, Plant, Warehouse and at least one Storage Location.  ## Defense Forces Public Security Provides Organizational Flexibility   Similar [organizational relationships](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/inbound-marketing/4-ways-to-bring-digital-innovation-to-your-company) exist in the other areas of SAP, including [Finance and HR](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-sap-s-hrms).  Within the [DFPS](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/sap-consulting-fi-co-mm-sd-pp-plm-bw-vora-hr-crm-scm-apo-ehs-grc-modules) solution, though you still use these organizational elements, they don’t actually have the same fixed relationship.  Why?   Because: - A [military unit](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/what-is-the-tco-of-that-shinny-new-system-youre-about-to-buy) is designed to be **self-contained**, such that you will have elements of **Finance**, [**Human Resources**](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-sap-s-hrms), and [**Logistics**](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/how-to-understand-sap-supply-chain-management-and-bw) all within a unit, such as a Component Repair Squadron, yet you will still have a Human Resources Unit, at multiple levels throughout the service. - A [military unit](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/know-production-project-management-versus-sap-project-management) is designed to be [**mobile**, meaning](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/develop-a-data-governance-framework) you can deploy it anywhere on the planet (or Space, maybe) and it should be able to operate independently for a predetermined period of time, [perhaps 30 days](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/inbound-marketing/how-i-learned-to-sell-like-a-lion-king), without being resupplied by the mothership.  There are a lot of business’ that '[sort of](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/fully-loaded-cost-calculator)' operate this way i.e., shipping, airlines, Off-shore oil rigs, but not quite. - A [military unit](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/inbound-marketing/learning-seo-from-the-experts) can be **cloned**, meaning it should be able to replicate itself.  It may also be absorbed into another military unit if needed, either due to combat losses, mission redesigns, or other tactical and [strategic](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/inbound-marketing/are-you-ready-to-think-grow-rich-mindmap) reasons. - A commander needs to have ‘**just-in-case**’ exercise packages ready to go '[off-the-shelf](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/develop-a-data-governance-framework)', which may include completely different organizational structures during wartime versus during peacetime. These requirements, and many more, have a [dramatic effect](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/how-to-determine-your-fully-loaded-cost-rate) on the design and deployment of [business intelligence systems](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/understanding-sap-bw-in-5-minutes), both from a **design** and [**security** concept](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/inbound-marketing/does-pci-dss-compliance-affect-you) perspective.  It also affects the [SAP BW team resource requirements estimation process](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/estimate-your-sap-bw-consulting-resource-needs-calculator-timer).  It also means the [Key Performance Indicators](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/5-kpi-design-best-practice-guidelines) and other [Performance Metrics](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/12-warning-signs-your-epm-system-is-in-trouble) within these [environments](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/five-forces-model) are normally classified at some level.   ## SAP DFPS Expertise Our military experienced [SAP BW](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/enterprise-services/sap-industry-solutions/business-intelligence/what-is-sap-business-warehouse) Solution architects can discuss your [data warehouse](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/understanding-the-most-common-sap-data-warehousing-concepts) requirements with the defense context with you based on [real world experience](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/sap-staffing-agencies).   [![Click me](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/118735/4976f939-7a22-4cd9-bf72-40182dd01779.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/118735/4976f939-7a22-4cd9-bf72-40182dd01779)   People Who Read This Also Read:  - [Estimate Your SAP BW Consulting Resource Needs Calculator](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/estimate-your-sap-bw-consulting-resource-needs-calculator) - [10 Advanced SAP BW Project Estimation Techniques](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/10-advanced-sap-bw-project-estimation-techniques) - [5 Reason A Datawarehouse Is Critical To A Solid Balanced Scorecard](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/5-reasons-a-datawarehouse-is-critical-to-a-solid-balanced-scorecard) - [Total Cost of Ownership TCO Calculator](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/total-cost-of-ownership-tco) - [3 Levels of Top Gun SAP BW Consulting](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/blog/3-levels-of-top-gun-sap-bw-consulting)   ## **About SAP BW Consulting, Inc.**   SAP BW Consulting, Inc. is a niche consulting firm specializing in [SAP Business Intelligence solutions](https://www.sapbwconsulting.com/business-ratio-kpi-formulas-financial-formulas). 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