As mainstream support for SAP Business Warehouse (BW) 7.5 approaches its end (2027, with extended support until 2030), organizations are under increasing pressure to make strategic decisions about the future of their data platforms. Simultaneously, the growing need for agility, real-time data access, cloud readiness, and self-service analytics is driving a shift toward modern, scalable data architectures.
To address these evolving demands, SAP has introduced a forward-looking architecture strategy built around SAP Datasphere and SAP BW Bridge. Together, these solutions enable a secure, phased transition from legacy BW environments to a cloud-native, flexible data platform—while safeguarding existing BW investments and business logic.
This white paper written by Rahul Ghorpade explores the core transformation paths available to SAP BW customers, outlines the key architectural building blocks, and presents critical decision criteria to guide the migration journey. It also offers actionable recommendations to ensure a smooth and sustainable transformation.
Designed for IT architects, data leaders, and SAP decision-makers, this document provides the strategic clarity needed to modernize your SAP BW landscape—without disruption and with a future-ready vision.