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In May 2018, SAP confirmed that ECC6 ERP clients would continue to be supported until 2025. With six years left, it remains unclear as to whether SAP will completely cut support to their long-standing industry-leading ERP applications.
As it currently stands, if businesses using on-premise SAP ECC6 tools opt against moving to the Cloud and implementing SAP S/4HANA, they will be unsupported by SAP. As the 2025 deadline support date looms, tens of thousands of businesses are left deciding whether to stick or twist.
Existing ECC6 users have three options:
The good news is, Optimum is here to support all three of these:
One thing is for sure, Cloud-based applications are revolutionising the ERP market. Whether all existing SAP clients will embrace the revolution is still unclear, but for now, the 2025 support deadline is quite real.
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SAP S/4HANA Cloud offers faster deployment and lower upfront costs but with limited customization. In contrast, the on-premise version provides greater control and flexibility, allowing extensive customization to meet specific business needs.
Post-2025, SAP will discontinue support for ECC6, leading to potential security vulnerabilities, compliance issues, and lack of access to new features or updates. This scenario could hinder business operations and competitiveness.
Preparation involves conducting a thorough system assessment, defining clear migration objectives, investing in end-user training, and collaborating with experienced partners to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption.
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