The recent announcement from SAP “Rise with SAP“ gives companies a longer preparation time for the transformation of their ERP systems. Maintenance for SAP ERP and the Business Suite 7 and the move to S/4HANA can now be done with a paid Extended Maintenance until 2033 The maintenance is actually supposed to expire in 2027. But what does that mean specifically for companies?
Extended maintenance – opportunity or challenge?
The extended maintenance option for an additional charge gives companies more time to adapt their IT landscapes and prepare for the transition to the Cloud or on S/4HANA SAP hopes that this option will help it to retain its customers for the long term. However, there are some important conditions that need to be taken into account.
Important aspects of the new transition option:
- Cloud focus: From 2033 onwards, switching from SAP ECC will only be possible to a cloud subscription, no longer as an on-premise solution.
- Contract model: Companies must commit to the binding model “SAP ERP, private edition, transition option”.
- Cost: As things stand, Extended Maintenance is calculated with a maintenance rate that is two percentage points higher. SAP will provide further information in the first half of the year.
Recommendations for action for companies
The extended maintenance initially provides companies with more planning security, which according to the Chairman of the German-speaking SAP User Group (DSAG) Jens Hungershausen is to be welcomed. The measure would accommodate companies and the time should be actively used to rethink system strategies.
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Source: SAP announces postponement of switch from Business Suite 7 – dsag.de
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