Future-proof integration: Switching from SAP PI/PO to SAP Integration Suite

Digital transformation is an unavoidable process for companies that want to maintain and improve their competitiveness. In this context, the integration of business processes and applications plays a crucial role. Until now, SAP Process Integration (PI) and SAP Process Orchestration (PO) have been the central tools for these tasks. With the announced end of life (EOL) of SAP PI and SAP PO in 2027, companies are facing a significant challenge, but at the same time a great opportunity: the switch to SAP Integration Suite as the next generation of integration solutions.

11 tips for migrating from SAP PI or SAP PO to SAP Integration Suite

The end of an era: SAP PI and SAP PO with end of life 2027

The end of support for SAP PI and SAP PO marks the end of an era in the integration of business processes and applications. After 2027, SAP will no longer provide any improvements, security updates or technical support for SAP PI and SAP PO. This means that the continued use of SAP PI and SAP PO is associated with considerable risks for companies:

• Security
  Without regular security updates, the systems will be susceptible to vulnerability attacks, posing a significant risk to the integrity and security of company data.

• Compliance

  If the industry in which a company operates is subject to strict regulations that require regular updates and security measures, an outdated system can no longer meet these compliance requirements.

• Technical debt

  Outdated systems lead to increased maintenance costs and compatibility issues with new technologies.

• Lack of innovation

  New business requirements can no longer be implemented efficiently with an outdated system. Companies risk falling behind their competitors.

The future of integration: SAP Integration Suite

SAP Integration Suite, formerly known as SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI), is the next generation of integration solutions and offers a modern, cloud-based platform that is ideal for the current and future integration of business processes and applications in companies. It makes it possible to seamlessly connect SAP and non-SAP systems.

The main advantages of SAP Integration Suite include:

• Cloud-native architecture
  SAP Integration Suite is cloud-based and therefore offers scalable and highly available integration solutions.

• Extensive integration scenarios

  Whether on-premise integrations, cloud-to-cloud integrations or hybrid integrations – SAP Integration Suite offers comprehensive support for all conceivable scenarios.

• Extended functions

  With predefined integration packages and connectors as well as additional functions such as API management, support for event-driven architecture and AI-supported integration options, companies can implement innovative solutions quickly and efficiently.

• Higher performance and reliability

  By using state-of-the-art technologies and best practices, SAP Integration Suite offers improved performance and reliability.

SAP Migration Assessment Application: a guide to successful migration

Migrating from SAP PI or SAP PO to SAP Integration Suite may seem complex and challenging at first glance. However, this is where SAP Migration Assessment Application comes into play, which has been specially developed to provide companies with the best possible support during this transformation process.

• Inventory and analysis
  The application enables a detailed analysis of the existing SAP PI/PO landscape in order to obtain an overview of the integrated systems and processes.

• Migration strategy

  Based on the analysis performed, SAP Migration Assessment Application creates a migration strategy tailored to the existing integration objects in SAP PI or SAP PO.

• Risks and opportunities

  The tool helps to identify potential risks and at the same time shows new opportunities and optimization possibilities.

• Migration plan

  SAP Migration Assessment Application helps companies to create a clear and detailed plan for each step of the migration process – from planning to implementation.

SAP Migration Tooling: the key to a smooth migration

To maximize the efficiency of the migration, companies should definitely use SAP Migration Tooling when migrating from SAP PI or SAP PO to SAP Integration Suite. Compared to a manual migration, the tooling offers numerous advantages:

• Automated analysis and mapping
  The tooling has functions for the automated analysis of existing integration scenarios and for mapping the scenarios to the corresponding components in SAP Integration Suite.

• Faster implementation

  By automating the conversion of interfaces, mappings and processes, companies can significantly reduce migration time, resulting in faster implementation and roll-out.

• Reduced migration costs

  The automation of many migration steps reduces the need for extensive manual activities.

• Best practices

  The tooling integrates various migration best practices developed by SAP experts. This ensures high-quality implementation based on proven methods.

• Transparency

  Companies receive complete transparency on the progress of the migration, including detailed reports and dashboards.

• Central control

  All migration activities can be controlled and monitored centrally, enabling smooth coordination and decision-making.

Conclusion: Future-proof mapping of integration scenarios with SAP Integration Suite

The migration from SAP Process Integration or SAP Process Orchestration to SAP Integration Suite is not only a necessity in view of the upcoming EOL of SAP PI and SAP PO in 2027, but also a strategic decision for the future of the company. With SAP Migration Assessment Application and SAP Migration Tooling, powerful tools are available to guide you step-by-step through the migration process and ensure that companies benefit from the advantages of the next generation of integration solutions and remain competitive. Those who tackle the migration from SAP PI or SAP PO to SAP Integration Suite now are taking the opportunity to modernize their IT landscape and prepare their company for the future.