SAP extended support keeps ECC running through 2033. We help you manage costs, modernize incrementally, and build a realistic exit plan — on your timeline, not SAP's.
Gartner estimates 10,000+ SAP customers will still run major parts of their business on ECC past 2027. If you're one of them, you're not alone — and you're not stuck. SAP offers extended maintenance through 2030 (at a 2% annual premium) and customer-specific support through 2033 (with a signed migration plan). The question isn't whether to migrate eventually — it's how to manage the interim smartly.
SAP and its partner ecosystem are pushing hard for immediate migration. But rushing a $5-50M transformation without proper planning creates more risk than staying on a supported platform. You need time to do it right.
Extended maintenance carries a 2% annual premium on top of standard support fees. Without proactive management, you could spend millions on extended support while getting diminishing value. Every year of delay needs to earn its keep.
SAP has signaled that new innovations — especially AI — will only be available in the cloud. But the reality is more nuanced. SAP ERP Private Edition customers may get Joule access, and many AI benefits can be achieved through BTP without a full migration.
As the SAP ecosystem shifts focus to S/4HANA and cloud, finding ECC-skilled consultants becomes harder and more expensive. You need a plan to maintain your ECC landscape with a shrinking talent pool.
Detailed year-by-year cost model for extended support, including premium fees, infrastructure costs, and opportunity costs — so your CFO knows exactly what 'wait' costs.
Identify quick wins you can deploy now — BTP extensions, selective S/4 module adoption, process automation — that deliver value immediately and reduce eventual migration scope.
Realistic migration timeline aligned with your business cycles, budget constraints, and organizational capacity. No artificial urgency, but no complacency either.
A well-documented extended support strategy gives you leverage in SAP negotiations. SAP wants you to commit to migration — your willingness to wait is a negotiating asset.
Comprehensive services tailored to your SAP landscape
Year-by-year cost projection including maintenance premiums, infrastructure, staffing, and opportunity costs through 2033.
Identify and prioritize quick wins: BTP extensions, selective module adoption, process automation, and cloud-adjacent modernization.
Security vulnerability analysis, compliance gap identification, and mitigation strategies for running ECC beyond mainstream support.
Realistic migration roadmap with clear milestones, decision gates, and go/no-go criteria for eventual S/4HANA transition.
Documentation strategy, knowledge capture, and managed services planning to address the shrinking ECC talent pool.
Maximize ROI from your existing ECC investment through automation, optimization, and selective innovation while you plan your transition.
A proven methodology refined across 100+ engagements
Full inventory of your ECC environment: systems, modules, integrations, custom code volume, and current support agreements. Stakeholder interviews to understand business constraints and priorities.
Build a detailed cost model for extended support through 2033. Identify security, compliance, and operational risks. Benchmark against migration cost estimates.
Create a phased modernization roadmap with quick wins, medium-term improvements, and eventual migration milestones. Include decision gates and trigger criteria.
Managed services for ECC maintenance, incremental modernization execution, and periodic roadmap reviews as SAP's offerings and your business evolve.
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