SAP has recently announced that the maintenance for SAP Identity Management (SAP IDM), their on-premises solution for managing the identity lifecycle, will cease in 2027. While an extended maintenance period will be available until 2030, businesses using this solution will have to start working on a transition plan soon. Since identity and access are the pillars on which security and compliance strategies are built, choosing the right alternative, and ensuring a smooth transition is critical for SAP IDM customers.