SAP end of Support for ECC

Support Deadline – 2027

There is a looming skills crisis in SAP, specifically around S/4HANA. As the end-of-life for SAP Enterprise Core Components (ECC), will start as early as 2025 for the early enhancement packs, and the end of 2027 for those that are on the more recent packs. Between now and then, more organisations will rush to adopt S/4HANA, creating a surge in demand for S/4HANA experts.

More than half of current SAP customers could be caught without support by 2027 based on the current adoption rates.  History suggests that there will be a proportion of customers that choose an alternative maintenance strategy, but even they will need additional support skills.

The first big precipice is at the end of 2025

Users on enhancement pack 5 or lower will see support end as early as 2025. Only users on packs 6 to 8 will have the enhancement pack until the end of 2027.

IT leaders are urged to act promptly. Delaying the migration from ECC to S/4HANA can lead to significant timeline and budget challenges due to the growing skills gap and potential system vulnerabilities. Working with Next Ventures will afford you access to the best SAP talent, whether you choose to either build or strengthen your internal team, require a more flexible workforce focused on milestone objectives (SOW), or a simple T&M solution.

Key Considerations

  1. SAP ECC Deadline: ECC support ends in 2025 for enhancement packs 1-5, and 2027 for 6-8.
  2. 73% Not Migrated: The majority of customers have not migrated to S/4HANA despite its 8-year existence.
  3. 50% Without Support: On current S/4 adoption rates, more than half of customers could lose support by the end 2027.
  4. Adoption Surge: S/4HANA adoption will surge as the support vanishing point approaches.
  5. S/4 Skills Gap: A Y2K-style skills shortage for S/4HANA experts is predicted.
  6. Act Now: IT leaders should begin their strategy to execution path, to mitigate risks and challenges.
  7. SAP Talent: Avoid the rush, and control your budget and timelines by prioritising the hiring of the best SAP team.
  8. Why Us?: We’ll help you stay ahead of the competition by providing you access to the best SAP Skills, anywhere in the world.
  9. Win The War: Have the best partner going into the global war for talent, as experienced during prior significant SAP transitions.