Adapting to Change: What SAP Data Services Users Need to Know About the Salesforce Adapter Retirement
Key Takeaways
The retirement of the Salesforce adapter in summer 2025 necessitates urgent planning for businesses to ensure continued data integration between Salesforce and SAP Data Services, as disruptions may already be occurring.
The Simba Salesforce Adapter is a modern solution that offers features like zero downtime migration, real-time data sync, and high-speed bulk processing, making it an efficient alternative to outdated connection methods.
Users can test the Simba adapter in a sandbox environment before committing, allowing for compatibility validation while preserving much of their existing architecture, thus minimizing the need for extensive reconfiguration.
The Salesforce adapter that connects SAP Data Services (SAP DS) is officially retiring in summer 2025. Older Salesforce Platform APIs (versions 21.0 to 30.0), which many businesses depend on through this adapter, are no longer supported. If you don’t have a plan in place to replace or upgrade your adapter, your data integration between Salesforce and SAP DS might already be disrupted.
When the Bridge Collapses, Build a Better One
Think of Salesforce and SAP DS as two cities that rely on a bridge to exchange goods and information. The Salesforce adapter has been that bridge, enabling smooth and efficient transport between the two. With the adapter’s retirement, the bridge is now closed, cutting off the flow of critical data unless you build a new, stronger connection. This disruption impacts essential business processes like customer relationship management, reporting, and financial forecasting.
Fast forward to today, the Salesforce adapter situation feels like déjà vu. But here’s the silver lining: organizations now have access to advanced, matured technologies built to handle this challenge. That’s exactly what Simba by insightsoftware’s Salesforce Adapter for SAP Data Services delivers.
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The Solution
The Simba Salesforce Adapter is purpose-built for SAP Data Services and the latest Salesforce APIs. No more patchwork solutions or outdated connection methods. Simba brings:
- Zero Downtime Migration: Less than 10-minute setup that doesn’t interrupt current operations.
- Real-Time Data Sync: Changes in Salesforce reflect immediately in SAP, keeping your workflows clean and accurate.
- High-Speed Bulk Processing: Uses Salesforce’s Bulk API to handle large volumes fast—with tunable batch settings to maximize throughput.
- Selective Data Pulls: Retrieve only what you need, reducing cloud usage and saving on API costs.
- Stronger Security and Futureproofing: Stay compliant with modern encryption standards while preparing for future Salesforce upgrades.
It’s Like a Translator—But Faster
Recently featured in a June 2025 SAPinsider partner webinar “Salesforce Is Retiring Critical APIs — What That Means for Your SAP BODS Integration”, the Simba Data Connector acts as a high-speed translator between SAP DS and Salesforce. It effortlessly manages complex datasets, ensures real-time updates, and performs seamlessly under pressure. Explore this whitepaper to learn more about the Simba Salesforce Adapter for SAP Data Services.
What This Means for SAPinsiders
You can test before you commit. Run the Simba adapter in a sandbox using a test server. Validate compatibility, performance, and batch configuration without touching production.
Most of your existing work can be reused. While some reconfiguration is necessary due to differences in API versions, your broader architecture doesn’t need a rebuild.
It’s easy to install and configure. Setup takes minutes, with step-by-step instructions available from Simba’s team.
Don’t wait to fix what’s already breaking. Many SAP DS users are already seeing Salesforce connection issues. Acting now avoids more painful disruptions.
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Simba’s Salesforce Adapter is ready when you are.
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