OpenText VIM and SAP Insights.
Helping future-focused leaders navigate what’s next:
OpenText for SAP 21.4 after 1 November 2026: Sustaining Maintenance is not a plan
1 November 2026 has passed for OpenText ADA, Core Archive and Extended ECM for SAP 21.4. Sustaining Maintenance keeps the lights on. It is not a plan.
OpenText VIM at year-end: clear the workflow before the vendor period closes
At year-end the invoices that hurt are the ones still in OpenText VIM, not yet posted. Five decisions and owners to settle before the vendor period closes.
Preparing SAP for an S/4HANA migration with OpenText solutions: five questions
Each OpenText product in your SAP landscape runs on its own clock. Here are five questions, one per product, to settle before the S/4HANA migration plan locks.
OpenText Information Archive in plain language: what it is (and isn't) for SAP shops
InfoArchive, Core Archive, ADA: they all keep data for the long haul but answer different questions. A plain-language guide for SAP teams choosing an archive.
OpenText for SAP 21.4 maintenance ends 1 Nov 2026: ADA, Core Archive and Extended ECM
Three OpenText for SAP 21.4 releases leave Current Maintenance on 1 Nov 2026. Start by confirming the release you run, then choose a target with a later date.
OpenText VIM BC-Sets: compare before you activate
Before you activate OpenText VIM BC-Sets in SCPR20, compare them to your tables, back up what you have, and name who may activate process-affecting sets.
SAP data archiving readiness: what “ready” actually includes
SAP data archiving readiness is people and named objects, not a bought repository. Separate table archiving from document archiving before the project stalls.
The Critical Role of Data Archiving and System Optimization for S/4HANA Migration Success
Ensure S/4HANA migration success through strategic data archiving, system cleanup, and VIM optimization. McCloy Data shares practical stewardship approaches that reduce risk and prepare your environment for intelligent automation.
Building Lasting Value Through SAP System Cleanup and Optimization
Restore performance and agility to your SAP landscape through disciplined system cleanup and optimization. A stewardship-focused approach that honors what works.
Why SAP Data Archiving Matters More Than Ever in System Optimization
Reduce costs, improve performance, and prepare for S/4HANA with strategic SAP data archiving. Explore proven approaches that balance efficiency with business continuity.