SAP’s announcement that SAP Identity Management (IdM) 8.0 will reach end-of-maintenance in 2030 has created unexpected urgency for approximately 2000-3000 organizations worldwide. Unlike typical product transitions, SAP IdM environments are deeply embedded in the SAP landscape and often comprising a number of custom connectors, hundreds of processes, and often complex integrations with SAP GRC Access Control and other non-SAP systems.
The migration from SAP IdM involves navigating complex legacy system architectures comprised of interconnected components, each requiring careful analysis. A successful transition requires thorough audits to identify which elements can transition smoothly and which will require new configurations. This process demands tooling capable of delivering deep insights into the current IT landscape to support informed, strategic decisions.
A key task in migration preparation consists of evaluating current identity infrastructures and processes. This involves detailed assessments of asset usage and the wider implications on
governance, risk, and compliance. Leveraging advanced analytical tools is required for ensuring a smooth transition that covers all components of identity management systems.
To minimize disruption, thorough planning and execution are required from initial audits to implementing the new solution(s). Real-time data and automation provide valuable insights
into asset utilization and facilitate efficient resource allocation during the migration process.
Target architectures vary. Some organizations will adopt Microsoft Entra as the leading IAM, others will choose another dedicated IGA platform. Either way, the migration approach should be modular: discover and estimate, introduce a sidecar for new provisioning, migrate connectors stepwise, maintain or extend risk analysis, and then decommission SAP IdM only when business processes, attestations, and audit trails are retained.
In this context, vendors like ROIABLE offer essential support by providing tailored solutions and strategic tooling for organizations navigating this migration. Apart from the main product
– ROI iAM, ROIABLE is offers several additional tools and services integrated with the main product for further streamlining the migration process. This includes an SAP IdM Migration
Analyzer, an SAP GRC risk analysis and provisioning accelerator and an MS Entra provisioning accelerator. These solutions are designed to accelerate assessment, maintain GRC posture, and enable an event-driven architecture across the solutions. Further insights into ROIABLE’s methodologies will be explored in the Vendor Spotlight section of this whitepaper.
