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    The EU Just Changed SAP Support: What Customers Should Know—and Why the Decision Matters Beyond SAP

    The European Commission accepted legally binding SAP commitments on maintenance and support for on-premises ERP. SAP customers gain new options, and customers of every major vendor have a reason to review how their support agreements limit choice.

    Hollie Palmer

    Hollie Palmer

    Director of Marketing, LicenseFortress

    August 2026
    11 min read
    The EU Just Changed SAP Support: What Customers Should Know—and Why the Decision Matters Beyond SAP

    The European Commission accepted legally binding SAP commitments on maintenance and support for on-premises ERP. SAP customers gain new options, and customers of every major vendor have a reason to review how their support agreements limit choice.

    The bottom line

    The European Commission accepted legally binding SAP commitments on maintenance and support for on-premises ERP. SAP customers gain new options, and customers of every major vendor have a reason to review how their support agreements limit choice.

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    Hollie Palmer

    Hollie Palmer

    Director of Marketing, LicenseFortress

    Hollie translates the LicenseFortress team's licensing expertise into practical guides and checklists.