What SAP BW End of Support in 2027 Means for Your Business

SAP has announced that mainstream maintenance for SAP Business Warehouse (SAP BW) will end in 2027. While that may feel like plenty of time, businesses that rely heavily on BW for reporting and analytics need to start planning now.

🚨 What does “end of support” mean?

From 2027 onwards, SAP will no longer provide:

• Regular updates and patches

• Bug fixes or performance improvements

• Security updates and compliance enhancements

This leaves systems at risk of becoming outdated, costly to maintain, and vulnerable to security issues.

📊 Why this matters to you

• Higher IT Costs: Running an unsupported BW environment often means higher costs for custom fixes, maintenance, and hardware.

• Missed Innovation: You won’t be able to take advantage of SAP’s latest data and analytics capabilities in Datasphere and BW/4HANA.

• Migration Pressure: Leaving planning too late could result in rushed, expensive migrations with limited business input.

✅ What should you do next?

1. Assess your BW footprint – Identify which objects and reports are actively used (SeaPark’s BW Rapid Discover Tool – DECOM4).

2. Clean up obsolete content – Reducing unused objects can cut costs by 20–30% (SeaPark’s BW Decommissioning tool – D-TWO).

3. Evaluate your target architecture – SAP BW/4HANA or SAP Datasphere? Choose based on future reporting and integration needs.

4. Plan early – Migration projects typically take months, if not years, depending on system size.

💡 Final thought

2027 isn’t just a deadline – it’s an opportunity. By planning your transition early, you can simplify your landscape, reduce costs, and position your business for a modern, cloud-ready data future.

If you or your colleagues have further questions, please feel free to contact us - services@seaparkconsultancy.com .