Extended Maintenance: A Necessary Choice for Some Enterprises
Staying on ChaRM Beyond 2027
As ChaRM reaches the end of mainstream maintenance in 2027, many organizations are preparing to transition to new platforms, while others may choose to remain on ChaRM (and SolMan) under extended maintenance.
There are many reasons for this decision – from budget cycles and resource constraints to ongoing projects that make large-scale transformation unrealistic right now. However, extended maintenance comes at a significant financial cost, and over time those expenses may outweigh the benefits of postponing change.
Balancing today’s stability with tomorrow’s strategy ensures your organization is ready when the time comes to transition.
Rev-Trac is Here When You’re Ready
When the time comes to move forward, Rev-Trac will be here to help you transition smoothly.
Our advanced SAP change automation platform, Rev-Trac Platinum, ensures that you don’t lose critical capabilities during the transition and that your business is set up for long-term success.
Let’s Talk About Your Timeline
Whether you’re continuing with ChaRM under extended maintenance or beginning to explore the next step, Rev-Trac is here to support you.
Rev-Trac can work with you to evaluate your landscape, explore your options, and prepare a roadmap that fits your organization’s unique timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can we continue running SolMan and ChaRM under extended maintenance?
SAP offers extended maintenance until 2030 under certain conditions. However, this option comes with additional costs and should be viewed as a short- to medium-term solution rather than a long-term strategy.
What are the main drawbacks of choosing extended maintenance?
The biggest drawback is cost — extended support is significantly more expensive than mainstream maintenance. In addition, SolMan and ChaRM will not see new functionality, meaning your change management processes may fall behind evolving business and compliance needs.
How can Rev-Trac help if we decide to stay on SolMan and ChaRM for now?
Rev-Trac won’t disrupt your current setup. Instead, we’ll be ready to support you when you decide to move forward – helping you transition smoothly to SAP Cloud ALM or adopting a best-of-breed approach, while preserving the advanced change management capabilities your business depends on.
Plan ahead with confidence
Contact us today to discuss your roadmap and how we can help guide your transition when the time is right.
