SAP Solution Manager (SolMan) has been a widely used tool for SAP Change and Release Management for years. However, with its support set to end in 2027, and even the possible maintenance extension only stretching up to 2030, organizations need to evaluate their options and transition to a more advanced and future-proof solution. This is where ReleaseOwl comes in.
The Implications of SolMan’s End-of-Life:
SAP has officially announced that mainstream support for SolMan will end in 2027, which means:
- No further updates, security patches, or new features
- Increased risk of compliance and governance issues
- Potential integration challenges with modern SAP environments
- Higher maintenance costs due to outdated infrastructure
For businesses relying on SolMan for change management or release management, this end-of-life scenario presents a significant risk. Continuing to use an unsupported tool could lead to inefficiencies, security vulnerabilities, and increased operational costs. The longer organizations wait, the harder it will be to transition seamlessly to a more robust solution.
Why Choose ReleaseOwl?
1. The Burden of Complex, Heavy Infrastructure—Gone
The problem:
For years, SAP Change and Release Management has been bogged down by SolMan’s heavy, complex, on-premise infrastructure. It required dedicated maintenance, complex transport workflows, and rigid architecture, making it expensive and inefficient to manage.
The ReleaseOwl solution:
ReleaseOwl eliminates the infrastructure burden with a modern, lightweight, cloud-native DevOps platform. Instead of maintaining an aging, on-premise system, organizations can leverage ReleaseOwl’s SaaS-based model for seamless cloud-native deployments—reducing costs and eliminating maintenance headaches.
2. SAP as a Standalone Ecosystem—No More
The problem:
Historically, SAP Change and Release Management has been an isolated, siloed process. SolMan’s integrations with modern DevOps and testing tools have been limited and outdated, forcing teams to work in disjointed workflows. This lack of enterprise-wide alignment has slowed down innovation.
The ReleaseOwl solution:
SAP must be part of the broader enterprise DevOps ecosystem. ReleaseOwl seamlessly integrates with:
✅ Jira, ServiceNow, and WorkSoft for ITSM and test automation
✅ GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps for CI/CD
✅ Other ALM and testing tools to create a unified release workflow
With ReleaseOwl, SAP DevOps is no longer an isolated function—it’s fully connected to enterprise-wide DevOps best practices.
3. Beyond Just Transport Management—A True DevOps Platform
The problem:
SolMan focused heavily on transport management but never provided end-to-end DevOps automation, governance, or visibility into SAP development processes. As organizations adopt SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP, and cloud-based architectures, traditional transport-based workflows simply aren’t enough.
The ReleaseOwl solution:
ReleaseOwl is a holistic SAP DevOps platform—not just a transport tool. It provides:
🔹 Full CI/CD automation for SAP ECC, S/4HANA, BTP, SAC, and Datasphere
🔹 Real-time governance and compliance tracking
🔹 Automated testing and validation to prevent deployment failures
🔹 AI-powered analytics for proactive issue resolution
With ReleaseOwl, organizations move beyond just transport management and gain full control over their SAP development lifecycle.
ReleaseOwl Vs. SolMan
Migrating from SolMan to ReleaseOwl requires careful planning to ensure a seamless transition. Here are some key steps to follow:
Don’t Wait – Future-Proof Your SAP Operations Now
With SolMan reaching its end-of-life, organizations need to act fast to ensure a smooth transition. Migrating to ReleaseOwl will not only safeguard your change and release processes but also drive efficiency and innovation in your SAP environment.
The shift to modern DevOps practices is no longer optional — it’s a necessity. As businesses adopt SAP S/4HANA and cloud-based solutions, traditional change management tools like SolMan will become increasingly obsolete. ReleaseOwl provides the agility, automation, and governance needed to keep up with the evolving SAP landscape.
Start planning your transition today and experience a smarter, faster, and more efficient way to manage SAP DevOps with ReleaseOwl.
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