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SAP, Stop Trying To Make 2027 Happen. It's Not Going To Happen. #meangirls Raise your hand if you have been personally victimized by SAP. ✋ 😂 So why is the support timeline so hard to understand? ⚠️ 50% of #ECCsystems will not be eligible for the support extension from #2025 to #2027, as announced by #SAP in 2020. Only #ECC instances on "enhancement pack" #EHP6 and later qualify for the extension. ⚠️ 40% of users are unaware of the looming support deadline, which is just over two years away. Since around 27,000 SAP users rely on ECC to run their organizations, maintenance will stop for about 13,500 users at the end of 2025. And we thought #ReginaGeorge was ruthless. In times of stress, here's what you can do—control your controllables. Below are a few tactics you can leverage for this change. I've also tagged a few of my network #experts per category. The more we reach out and connect with our community, the more successful we will be. 📊 Clean up that dusty data: Start auditing your current #data to identify outdated, redundant, or incorrect information. Implement #datacleansing processes to ensure your data is accurate and up-to-date. Paul Coetser, Chris Schroefl 🦸♂️ Call an expert for your options (not the vendor or #SI): Consult an independent expert who can provide an unbiased #assessment of your situation and offer strategic advice. Paul Byrne, Sam Gupta, Amanda Patton - MBA, PMP, Natalie Garland-Cooke, Wayne Holtham, Michelle Harvey, Sana Asher 📑 Read your #contract: Review your existing contracts thoroughly to understand your rights, obligations, and potential penalties. Marcus Harris 🎓 Upskill your team: Invest in #sapskills #training and #development programs to enhance your team's skills and knowledge. Liza Al-Rajhi, PMP, ITIL 💯 Be honest with your teams: Communicate transparently with your team about the current situation, potential impacts, and the steps being taken to address them. Honesty builds #trust and helps to manage expectations. Ema Roloff, Noushin Bayat, EdD, MPH, Erin Robison, Amy S. Engage your network: Leverage your #professionalnetwork to gain insights, share experiences, and find support. Connect with peers facing similar challenges and learn from their strategies and solutions. By engaging with your network, you can find new perspectives, resources, and opportunities to help you navigate the change successfully. Thought Leaders to follow: Judith O., Dan Aldridge, ERP Software Expert, Alexander Greb, Keerthichand Parcha, Ashley Saltzman, Brad Feakes #software #technology #softwaredeveloper #saphana #hana #sapbusinessone #sapmm #saptraining #business #abap #saperp #sapconsultant #sapbasis #saps #sapcommunity #sapfi #o #lifeatsap #digitaltransformation #erpsystems #erpsolution #erp #clouderp #cloud #sass #bi #ai #artificalintelligence #bigdata SAP Daily #sapinsider #it #managedservices #integration

SAP implementations typically span 2-3 years. Even if you started your #ecc6 migration today, you're already behind the 2027 deadline. And that's just scratching the surface of your challenges. 1st challenge: #Resource scarcity. The adage "all the good ones are gone" rings true in the SAP consulting landscape. Top-notch consultants are committed to long-term projects, leaving limited availability once support ends. This scarcity often leads to an influx of fake or less experienced consultants. 2nd challenge: Rising costs. #SAPmigration expenses are already inflated but brace yourself for escalating demand-driven costs. 3rd challenge: Time constraints. With support nearing suspension, unless opting for a third-party maintenance provider, companies must accelerate their implementation timelines. 4th challenge: #Burnout. SAP implementations are notoriously demanding. Without careful management, both internal and external teams can face burnout, leading to turnover. So... what's the plan? Frankly, not much, but here are a couple of suggestions. Engage in the dialogue: One advantage of SAP is its cult community. Have questions? Seeking guidance? Utilize your network or participate in a group discussion. I've mentioned a few key stakeholders below whom you should definitely connect with. Explore alternatives: Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of succumbing to SAP's demands. There are alternative paths, such as partnering with a managed service provider or opting for a different ERP system (IFS 🌟Epicor 🌟 Infor 🌟 Odoo 🌟 NetSuite ) Pause, analyze, and make informed decisions. #SAPExperts to follow. Please share your thoughts: Wayne Holtham, Liza Al-Rajhi, PMP, ITIL, Paul Byrne, Paul Coetser, Judith O., Adam Cheatham, Sam Gupta, Michelle Harvey Kristy Barber, Natalie Garland-Cooke, Bernie Kelly Transformation Partner Anthony Butchbaker Ema Roloff SAP #sap #saphana #hana #erp #ecc6 #sapbusinessone #sapmm #saptraining #sapconsultant #saperp #sapconsultanting #sapbasis #technology #saps #sapcommunity #digitaltransformation #software #data #erpsystem #erpsoftware #sapsales #migration #datamigration #innovation #enterprisetech #msp #cloud #clouderp #it

SAP implementations typically span 2-3 years. Even if you started your #ecc6 migration today, you're already behind the 2027 deadline. And that's just scratching the surface of your challenges. 1st challenge: #Resource scarcity. The adage "all the good ones are gone" rings true in the SAP consulting landscape. Top-notch consultants are committed to long-term projects, leaving limited availability once support ends. This scarcity often leads to an influx of fake or less experienced consultants. 2nd challenge: Rising costs. #SAPmigration expenses are already inflated but brace yourself for escalating demand-driven costs. 3rd challenge: Time constraints. With support nearing suspension, unless opting for a third-party maintenance provider, companies must accelerate their implementation timelines. 4th challenge: #Burnout. SAP implementations are notoriously demanding. Without careful management, both internal and external teams can face burnout, leading to turnover. So... what's the plan? Frankly, not much, but here are a couple of suggestions. Engage in the dialogue: One advantage of SAP is its cult community. Have questions? Seeking guidance? Utilize your network or participate in a group discussion. I've mentioned a few key stakeholders below whom you should definitely connect with. Explore alternatives: Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of succumbing to SAP's demands. There are alternative paths, such as partnering with a managed service provider or opting for a different ERP system (IFS 🌟Epicor 🌟 Infor 🌟 Odoo 🌟 NetSuite ) Pause, analyze, and make informed decisions. #SAPExperts to follow. Please share your thoughts: Wayne Holtham, Liza Al-Rajhi, PMP, ITIL, Paul Byrne, Paul Coetser, Judith O., Adam Cheatham, Sam Gupta, Michelle Harvey Kristy Barber, Natalie Garland-Cooke, Bernie Kelly Transformation Partner Anthony Butchbaker Ema Roloff SAP #sap #saphana #hana #erp #ecc6 #sapbusinessone #sapmm #saptraining #sapconsultant #saperp #sapconsultanting #sapbasis #technology #saps #sapcommunity #digitaltransformation #software #data #erpsystem #erpsoftware #sapsales #migration #datamigration #innovation #enterprisetech #msp #cloud #clouderp #it