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What SAP ECC Users Need to Know Before 2027

SAP is the world’s largest provider of enterprise application software.

The clock is ticking for companies still on SAP ECC. By 2027, mainstream maintenance will end, leaving businesses with two options: pay higher support costs for an aging system or migrate to SAP’s modern platforms. Waiting too long means higher costs, fewer resources, and a widening gap with competitors already moving forward.

Here’s what you need to know if you’re still using SAP ECC:

What’s Changing

End of ECC support: No more mainstream updates or enhancements after 2027.

Rising costs: Extended maintenance comes with premium fees.

Innovation shift: SAP is investing in S/4HANA and cloud solutions, not ECC.

Why It Matters

Competitiveness: Companies that modernize will benefit from real-time analytics, AI, and cloud scalability.

Compliance: Staying on ECC risks falling behind on regulatory and localization requirements.

Talent: Demand for S/4HANA skills is already high and will only get tighter.

What to Do Now

1. Assess your current ECC setup: Customizations, integrations, and dependencies.

2. Choose your path: Conversion (brownfield), new implementation (greenfield), or phased (hybrid).

3. Secure resources early: Budget, leadership buy-in, and skilled talent.

4. Plan change management: Migrating isn’t just technical—it impacts your people.

The Bottom Line

2027 isn’t just a deadline—it’s a turning point. Companies that plan now will avoid higher costs and disruptions while gaining agility, innovation, and long-term value. Those who wait risk scrambling to catch up.

Start with professionals who can support your migration.