{"id":51903,"date":"2025-09-09T13:55:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T11:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xiting.com\/sap-idm-end-of-life-future-proof-identity-management-with-sailpoint\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T19:51:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T18:51:06","slug":"end-of-sap-idm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/xiting.com\/en\/sap-knowledge\/end-of-sap-idm\/","title":{"rendered":"SAP IDM End of Life: Future-Proof Identity Management with SailPoint"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The End of SAP IDM: \nFuture-Proof Identity Management with SailPoint<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Why Xiting Chooses on SailPoint as the Successor to SAP IDM \n <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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For many years, SAP NetWeaver Identity Management (SAP IDM) was the backbone of identity management strategies in SAP-centric enterprises. But with the announced <\/span>end of SAP Identity Management in 2027 and 2030<\/span>, the time has come to rethink identity governance and elevate it to the next level with modern cloud technologies.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>

At Xiting, we have embraced this opportunity and confidently partnered with a new strategic leader: <\/span>SailPoint<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

SailPoint is a global leader in <\/span>Identity Security<\/span>. With its <\/span><\/span>Identity Security Cloud (ISC)<\/span><\/span><\/a>, SailPoint delivers a comprehensive platform that meets current and future requirements<\/span> \u2013<\/span> extending well beyond traditional SAP systems.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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Why \u201cLight IGA\u201d Is Not Enough for SAP-Driven Enterprises<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The market for Identity Governance solutions is diverse: modular add-ons, service-oriented tools, and ITSM-integrated platforms. Microsoft is also present with Entra ID Governance. While these solutions address basic needs, Gartner highlights that they often fall short when it comes to managing complex enterprise landscapes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>

Common limitations appear in areas such as SoD checks, role-based provisioning, recertifications, or identity analytics. While suitable for simple lifecycle scenarios, they reach their limits with multi-stage approval workflows, heterogeneous integrations (e.g., SAP ERP, HCM, BTP), or the depth required for compliance with standards like ISO 27001, BSI C5, or SOC 2.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>

Migration projects often expose these gaps. Critical aspects such as multi-tenancy, on-premises integration, RFC and HR connectors for SAP, or architectural scalability become key. Missing functions frequently force enterprises to add third-party tools, increasing complexity and fragmenting the IAM landscape.<\/span><\/p>

SailPoint solves this with a holistic, cloud-native platform that provides comprehensive governance and the flexibility needed to handle even the most complex SAP IDM replacement scenarios. For organizations planning the migration away from SAP IDM, this means not only feature coverage, but also the foundation for a sustainable, future-proof governance architecture.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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As SAP phases out IDM, Microsoft Entra ID is often mentioned as an alternative. But a closer look shows: Entra ID is primarily a directory service with authentication features, not a full-fledged identity governance system. Even with Entra ID Governance, the focus remains on the Microsoft ecosystem.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Features like access packages, approval workflows, and recertifications exist, but they are designed mainly for Microsoft environments. For SAP systems, hybrid IT, on-premises integrations, or legacy applications, Entra ID lacks the necessary depth of connectivity.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Microsoft Entra ID will remain essential for strategies tied to O365, Teams, and Azure. However, identity governance goes beyond authentication and user management \u2013 it requires consistent control across all identities, roles, and access rights, regardless of the system landscape.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Additionally:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Entra ID\u2019s advanced governance functions require premium license add-ons per user, which significantly increases costs in enterprise scenarios. For organizations that want to retire SAP IDM and implement a long-term, strategic IAM solution, Entra ID alone is insufficient. SailPoint\u2019s Identity Security Cloud provides true enterprise-grade governance \u2013 across SAP, hybrid landscapes, and with a clear focus on scalability and compliance.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A holistic identity governance approach – covering compliance, SoD checks, lifecycle management, and hybrid system integration – requires more than Microsoft Entra.
This is where SailPoint delivers key advantages for SAP-driven businesses:<\/span>\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Cloud-Native Architecture<\/span><\/span><\/strong>:<\/strong> Identity Security Cloud is built for the cloud,
with microservices, continuous updates, and zero-downtime deployments.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Maximum Flexibility with Virtual Appliances (VA)<\/span><\/span><\/strong>: Outbound-only communication, encrypted and scalable, controlled by the customer. On-premises SAP systems integrate seamlessly without infrastructure changes.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Strong Governance & AI-Powered Recommendations<\/span><\/span><\/strong>:<\/strong> Central identity model, automated recertifications, lifecycle workflows, and role assignments <\/span>optimized<\/span> by AI\/ML.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>
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True Identity<\/span> Governance<\/span><\/span><\/strong>:<\/strong> Deep SAP connectivity, <\/span>consolidated<\/span> view of all identities, and reduced audit risks – going far beyond basic account
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