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    July 2025 — The Critical Migration Window Is Open

    Many key SAP products are nearing end-of-support. Upgrade now to stay compliant and secure.

    POST-DEADLINE: Entered Extended/CSM (Dec 31, 2025)

    Product (Version)Status / Support PhaseSuccessor SolutionAdvantages of UpgradingRisks & Extended Costs
    SAP ECC 6.0
    (EHP 0-5)
    		Entered CSM
    Dec 31, 2025    		→ SAP S/4HANA (on-prem/RISE)Real-time analytics, AI/ML, Fiori UX, simplified architecture, cloud optionsHIGH RISK: Auto-transition to Customer-Specific Maintenance (CSM). No security patches, compliance updates. High operational costs.
    SAP S/4HANA 2020
    		Dec 31, 2025→ SAP S/4HANA 2023+Latest features, 7 years mainstream support, continuous innovation, performance improvements+4% cost for extended maintenance. Missed innovation, resource scarcity for outdated versions.
    SAP GTS 11.0
    		Dec 31, 2025→ SAP GTS for HANAHANA performance, S/4HANA integration, continuous regulatory/compliance updatesCOMPLIANCE RISK: Auto CSM. No tax/legal/regulatory updates. Potential penalties for trade operations.
    SAP HCM for S/4HANA
    (on-premise)
    		Dec 31, 2025→ SAP SuccessFactors (Cloud HXM)AI in HXM, continuous innovation, better UX, simplified global HR complianceOn-premise stuck on old features. No future updates. Costly extended maintenance required.
    SAP S/4HANA Compatibility Packs
    		Dec 31, 2025→ Native S/4HANALegal compliance with license agreements, optimized native S/4HANA processesLEGAL RISK: Usage rights expire. License audit issues. Breach of contract potential.
    SAP Warehouse Management (WM)
    (part of ECC)
    		Dec 31, 2025→ SAP EWM on S/4HANA (embedded or decentralized)Enhanced functions (slotting, labor mgmt, automation, MFS), real-time visibility, Fiori UI, S/4HANA architectureHIGH RISK: No support after 2025 for non-Stock Room Management. Requires move to EWM or reduced functionality.
    SAP EWM
    (Decentral/SCM 9.4 and below)
    		Dec 31, 2025→ SAP EWM on S/4HANA (decentralized or embedded)Full feature parity, S/4HANA performance, ongoing innovation until 2040+, simplified integration (no CIF)No security patches or bug fixes. Costly extended maintenance or CSM. Missed features, integration challenges.

    Urgent: Expiring in 2026

    Product (Version)End DateSuccessor SolutionAdvantages of UpgradingRisks & Extended Costs
    SAP S/4HANA 2021
    		Dec 31, 2026→ SAP S/4HANA 2023+Latest features, extended mainstream support, continuous innovation+4% cost for 1-year extended maintenance or immediate upgrade required.
    SAP BODS 4.3
    (Data Services)
    		Dec 31, 2026→ SAP Data Services 2025 or SAP DatasphereModern data integration, better governance, cloud compatibility, latest features/fixesData integration unsupported. Security risks. Data compliance issues. Auto CSM transition.
    SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.3
    		Dec 31, 2026→ SAP BI 2025 or SAP Analytics CloudExtended support through 2027, modern analytics, continued security patchesAuto CSM after 2026. Very limited security fixes through 2027. Security vulnerabilities. Limited analytics.
    SAP BPC 10.1 (MS)
    (Planning/Consolidation)
    		June 30, 2026→ SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC for Planning)Cloud benefits, real-time S/4HANA data, integrated analytics/planning, continuous updatesNo new features/fixes. Expensive CSM required. Integration bottlenecks with modern systems.

    Final Deadline: Expiring in 2027

    Product (Version)End DateSuccessor SolutionAdvantages of UpgradingRisks & Extended Costs
    SAP ECC 6.0
    (EHP 6-8)
    		Dec 31, 2027→ SAP S/4HANA (all editions)AI/ML automation, simplified UI, real-time processing, competitive advantage, future-proofExtended maint. +2-4% annually until 2030. After 2030: CSM only. No innovation post-2027. High risk.
    SAP NetWeaver BW 7.5
    		Dec 31, 2027→ SAP BW/4HANA or SAP DatasphereIn-memory HANA performance, simpler data modeling, cloud integration, advanced analyticsPremium extended maint. until 2030 or CSM. Performance bottlenecks. Missed innovation in data warehousing.
    SAP PI/PO 7.5
    		Dec 31, 2027→ SAP Integration Suite (iPaaS on BTP)Cloud-native, hybrid scenarios, AI/automation tools, modern security patches, lower TCOPremium extended maint. until 2030. Integration bottlenecks for cloud. High security/compliance risks. Increased TCO.
    SAP Solution Manager 7.2
    		Dec 31, 2027→ SAP Cloud ALM (no license cost)Cloud-based lower TCO, continuous features, hybrid landscape support, S/4HANA focusedNo further feature development. Innovation stops. Difficult to manage modern cloud SAP solutions with on-prem tool.
    SAP S/4HANA 2022
    		Dec 31, 2027→ SAP S/4HANA 2023+Continuity of mainstream support, latest innovations, full support duration+4% cost for 1-year extended maintenance or immediate upgrade required.
    SAP BODS 4.3
    (if still on 4.3)
    		Dec 31, 2027→ SAP DatasphereModern data fabric, governance, cloud-native, reduced complexityUnsupported ETL pipelines. Integration failures. Data quality risks. Security vulnerabilities.
    SAP EWM 9.5
    (Standalone)
    		Dec 31, 2027→ SAP EWM on S/4HANA (embedded or decentralized)Full S/4HANA integration, real-time data flow, unified master data, Fiori UI, simplified landscape, lower TCOPremium extended maint. until 2030 or CSM. Missed S/4HANA performance and integration capabilities.

    The Real Cost of Doing Nothing

    Delaying migration increases long-term risk, cost, and technical debt.

    Extended Fees

    30–60% increase in maintenance costs

    Security Risk

    No patches or compliance updates

    Innovation Loss

    Missed AI/ML capabilities

    Crisis Mode

    Emergency costs under pressure

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    As SAP-certified experts, we specialize in risk-free, ROI-driven migration strategies to ensure your enterprise remains compliant, efficient, and future-ready.

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    SAP Post-EOL
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    What every CIO, CFO & Board must decide now. Access the Executive Playbook 2026-2030 — migration complexity, cost exposure, and controlled S/4HANA transition paths.

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    SAP End-of-Life Timeline

    Stay proactive with critical EOL milestones.

    • Dec 2024: SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.2 support expired
    • July 2025: Critical migration window — act immediately
    • 2025+: SAP Data Intelligence & Information Steward reaching EOL
    • Dec 2027: ECC, BODS, BW, PI/PO mainstream support ends