With SAP announcing the end of the SAP Business Suite in 2027 – including SAP ERP ECC – SAP Landscape Management (SAP LaMa) is also being retired. SAP Basis Administrators currently relying on LaMa now need to evaluate alternative solutions.
To date, no official successor to SAP LaMa has been announced. This raises urgent questions for Basis teams: how will key functions like system copies, start/stop management, or automated patch management be handled moving forward?
At Empirius, we've been addressing these concerns for some time. Two core questions are top of mind:
- Will a true SAP LaMa successor emerge?
- Can SAP LaMa be fully or partially replaced by EPOS?
EPOS is our modular platform for automating core SAP Basis processes. The suite combines over 15 specialised apps that optimise the efficiency, security and transparency of SAP system landscapes!
SAP LaMa has been around for decades, backed by millions of lines of code and several shifts in development focus.
Built for global enterprise customers, it’s powerful but not exactly agile.
In today’s world of SAP cloud migration, DevOps, and hybrid environments, this lack of flexibility becomes a serious drawback. The need for a scalable, future-ready SAP automation solution is clear.
In theory, SAP LaMa could be rebuilt – in practice, the effort and investment would be enormous. So while it would be technically possible, it is practically unlikely.
At Empirius, we believe a 1:1 SAP LaMa replacement won’t happen. But modular SAP tools that replicate essential LaMa features — more flexibly and cost-effectively — already exist.
With our EPOS automation Suite, we offer a modular solution that handles specific SAP system management tasks – many of which SAP LaMa supported. Plus, EPOS goes beyond SAP to support non-SAP environments as well.
• EPOS App BlueCopy – A proven tool for fully automated SAP system copies. It's already being used by many SAP LaMa customers for years due to its reliability, functionality, and cost-effectiveness.
• SAP Kernel & SAP HANA Update Apps – Designed for automated SAP kernel patch management and SAP HANA updates.
• AnyDB Updates – Supports automated patching across databases like MaxDB, Sybase, DB2, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server – replicating essential LaMa functionality.
• Start/Stop Management – Enables automated start and stop of SAP systems and databases.
• Comprehensive Reporting - EPOS positions itself as a central point of management. From a single location, you gain full visibility into what’s running where and how across all your SAP systems – enabling you to oversee operations effectively and manage them to your advantage.
The EPOS Suite is continuously developed in close collaboration with our users and regularly enhanced with new capabilities. Optional UserExits allow for tailored customization – delivering scalable solutions to fit specific landscape needs.
Want to learn more about automating and managing your SAP landscape with EPOS?
Even if SAP never releases a one-to-one successor, SAP Basis teams already have access to a reliable, modular alternative with EPOS.
Whether you need automated SAP system copies, kernel updates,OS patch management, start/stop workflows, or database patching - EPOS delivers the tools and flexibility modern SAP landscapes demand.
Let’s talk about how we can support your transition from SAP LaMa. Get in touch today!
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EPOS is not a 1:1 replacement, but it covers most core functions – including automated system copies, start/stop automation, and SAP patching. Its modular setup offers a more agile, user-focused approach. Our modular approach lets you choose exactly what you need – lighter and more agile than LaMa.
Yes, EPOS is cloud-ready and fully supports hybrid SAP environments.
EPOS can be rolled out quickly — often in just a few days, depending on your landscape and modules. Once connected, it’s ready to go.
Yes - we offer live demos and test installations in your own environment so you can evaluate EPOS hands-on.
Do you still have questions regarding EPOS and how it can replace LaMa functionalities? Get in touch with us, our team is happy to answer your questions!
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at any time.
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