Update re: SAP’s Cloud Subscription Transition Option

Earlier this year, SAP announced its plans for its SAP ERP, private edition, transition option. While SAP expects most customers to have upgraded to S/4HANA by the 2030 extended maintenance deadline, it says this option is tailored for those organisations that require additional time and support due to the complexity of their systems.

SAP has published a new blog with more information about the offering, including eligibility criteria, pricing and promotional details.

Key requisites:

1. Move to SAP ERP, private edition: Systems must be migrated to SAP ERP, private edition on SAP HANA before December 31, 2030.
2. Database requirement: SAP HANA will be the only supported database for this offering.
3. System size: Minimum 2 TB for systems subscribed with SAP ERP, private edition, transition option.
4. Technical readiness: Systems must be prepared for the transition option, namely mitigation coverage for products not included in the new option.
5. Max success plan: The transition option is only available in combination with the max success plan during 2031-2033, including additional transformation services. This success plan will be generally available in January 2026.

SAP ERP, private edition, transition option will be a new subscription, priced at an uplift compared to the SAP ERP, private edition pricing valid end of 2030. 

If you’re a customer with a complex SAP environment and have not yet transitioned to the cloud, we encourage you to explore this option to assess whether it meets your organisation’s needs. We’ve also submitted several follow-up questions to SAP about the new offering and will share any updates with our members as soon as we receive them.

If you do have any questions in the meantime do get in touch, as this will inform our discussions with SAP.