SAP Identity Management Maintenance Ends in 2027
Maintenance support for SAP Identity Management (SAP IdM) will end in 2027, with extended support available until 2030. As a result, maintenance and operational costs for SAP IdM will rise, and there will be potential security risks due to the lack of updates and patches. Numerous successor products for identity management are available in the market, necessitating a market analysis and tool selection. Migration to a successor solution is imperative.
SAP IdM Migration with itesys
What should SAP IdM customers expect?
Ensuring uninterrupted operation is crucial. Choosing the right successor tool, such as our in-house solution identyrise ULM, OneIdentity Identity Manager or Microsoft Entra ID, is pivotal. Project planning and investment decisions must be made promptly, without unnecessary delays. The migration should be completed before the end of 2027.
What considerations have you made regarding the replacement of SAP IdM? What timetable have you set for this transition? Which successor product (tool) are you intending to use?
The five steps.
Requirements Analysis & System Evaluation
Initially, it is crucial to obtain a thorough understanding of the current SAP IDM implementation. This involves identifying and documenting the existing identity management processes, including workflows and integrations.
Tool Selection
The subsequent stage involves assessing potential identity management solutions. This includes evaluating available systems based on their scalability, adaptability, and integration capabilities.
Migration Planning
A comprehensive migration plan is essential for success. This plan should outline a clear timeline, data migration strategies, and contingency plans for rollback. Responsibilities need to be clearly defined and assigned to the relevant teams to ensure a seamless implementation.
Migration Implementation
The practical execution of the migration plan involves installing and configuring the new system infrastructure, migrating processes and integrations, and conducting phased data migration. Comprehensive testing is necessary after each migration phase to verify functionality and security.
Training & Go-Live
Training for IT staff, users, and support personnel is crucial for ensuring a seamless transition. The go-live of the new system should occur in a controlled environment, followed by phased introduction and thorough monitoring to promptly address any issues. Ensure a smooth transition to the new system with minimal operational disruption.
Migration to identyrise ULM
Managing users and their permissions is becoming increasingly complex—whether due to SAP S/4HANA itself or, more importantly, the integration of cloud services into existing on-premises landscapes. With our identyrise ULM – User Lifecycle Management, we provide you with a state-of-the-art, intuitive interface featuring ready-to-use workflows and processes. This allows you and your end users to experience streamlined and efficient User Lifecycle Management, just the way it should be.
Support for Microsoft Entra ID Governance
As part of our SAP IdM Migration Services, we also offer you support for Entra ID Governance. This ensures that your identity and access management systems meet the highest standards and fulfil your security requirements. Our expertise in Entra ID Governance will help you to future-proof your IT landscape and keep track of all identities.
Integration of One Identity
In addition to our expertise in Entra ID Governance, we also support you with the integration of One Identity. Our solutions enable smooth integration and management of identities, resulting in improved efficiency and security in your organisation. With One Identity, we ensure that your identity management systems are flexible and scalable to meet growing requirements.
SAP Identity Management
Easily automate access! Onboarding and offboarding new employees, changes in tasks or setting up a substitute are just a few examples of situations that require quick adjustments to SAP authorisations. Implemented in a compliant manner, SAP Identity Management (IdM) allows you to manage all SAP user identities and their authorisations centrally and in a tamper-proof manner.
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