SapMachine 21 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
SapMachine 21 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 1 Sept 2028.
754 days of security support left
21.0.12 latest release
58% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 18 Sept 2023 → 1 Sept 2028.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the SapMachine release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 Sept 2023 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 1 Sept 2028 | in 754 days |
| Latest release | 21.0.12 · 22 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to SapMachine 26 extends security support by about -717 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 21 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SapMachine 26 | 15 Sept 2026 | 37 | -717 days |
| SapMachine 25 | 30 Sept 2030 | 1,513 | +759 days |
| SapMachine 21 | 1 Sept 2028 | 754 | this branch |
| SapMachine 17 | 1 Sept 2026 | 23 | -731 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does SapMachine 21 reach end of life?
SapMachine 21 reaches end of life on 1 Sept 2028 — 754 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is SapMachine 21 still supported?
Yes. SapMachine 21 is currently maintained. Latest release: 21.0.12, published 22 Jul 2026.
What happens when SapMachine 21 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 1 Sept 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from SapMachine 21?
754 days. Moving to SapMachine 26 instead buys roughly -717 more days of security support.