SAP IdM Maintenance Ending: Which Successor to Choose?

SAP IdM Successor Solution: What to Consider When Choosing

With mainstream maintenance for SAP Identity Management (IdM) coming to an end in late 2027, you will inevitably need to find a suitable successor solution — and the sooner, the better. Unfortunately, you’ll discover that no alternative IdM solution, whether SAP Cloud Identity or third-party IdM software, can fully replace SAP Identity Management.

To find the tool best suited to your needs, it’s recommended to analyze the market and create a shortlist of solutions that best meet your requirements in terms of cost (licenses, operations, maintenance), features, usability, and the potential for customization. The operating model of the future IdM solution — SaaS-cloud, on-premises, or hybrid — and whether it is certified by SAP are also critical criteria for your decision.

identyrise ULM

We offer our own solution identyrise ULM (User Lifecycle Management). identyrise ULM is a solution designed to digitize user and authorization management for both SAP and non-SAP systems. As the complexity of user and rights management grows, particularly with the integration of cloud services into existing on-premises landscapes, identyrise ULM provides a modern and intuitive interface with pre-configured workflows. These workflows enable efficient user lifecycle management for all common request processes, such as creating new users, modifying rights, changing master data, deactivating accounts, and reactivating them. The no-code administration interface allows businesses to customize interfaces and workflows individually. Its open architecture also supports connections to various non-SAP systems.

One Identity

With One Identity, you can centrally manage digital identities, accounts, and access permissions in a complex and hybrid SAP/non-SAP landscape comprising both on-premises and cloud solutions. This ensures consistent and secure access to all applications while maintaining compliance requirements. One Identity is SAP-certified and integrates seamlessly with your SAP on-premises and cloud solutions.

Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft Entra ID, a SaaS-cloud solution, offers state-of-the-art features such as Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), conditional access, and Zero-Trust technologies to secure IT infrastructure. As a cloud solution, Entra ID is not only highly scalable but also accessible anytime, anywhere, and on any device. Integration with SAP’s on-premises and cloud solutions is straightforward. If desired, Entra ID can also act as a central Identity Provider (IdP). Incidentally, SAP itself recommends a combination of Microsoft Entra ID and SAP Cloud Identity.

Our Recommendation

Given the importance and complexity of this decision, it is highly advisable to partner with an expert who has the necessary know-how in both SAP-related Identity Management and solutions like Entra ID and One Identity.

Don’t wait – start planning now to ensure a smooth transition.