Which business intelligence tool is best for creating reports that resemble old government paper forms?

The most suitable tool for creating reports that closely resemble traditional government paper forms is SAP Crystal Reports for Enterprise. This application is specifically designed for developing detailed reports that can mimic various formats and layouts, including those used in official documentation.

SAP Crystal Reports provides the flexibility to format reports in a way that aligns with the classic design often seen in government forms, including precise control over elements like text placement, headers, footers, sections, and various output formats. It includes features that allow users to create complex, pixel-perfect reports that can be customized to meet specific layout requirements.

In contrast, while other tools like SAP Lumira and SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence are powerful for analyzing and visualizing data, they are generally focused on presenting data in more dynamic and interactive formats rather than static, form-like presentations. Therefore, for the specific requirement of reproducing the look and feel of old government forms, SAP Crystal Reports for Enterprise is the most appropriate choice due to its emphasis on report layout, formatting, and design control.