SapMachine 18 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
SapMachine 18 reached end of life on 19 Sept 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the SapMachine release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 21 Mar 2022 | 4y 7mo ago |
| Security Support ended | 19 Sept 2022 | 4y 1mo ago |
| Latest release | 18.0.2.1 · 23 Aug 2022 | final |
Where to go from 18
Recommended target: SapMachine 27 (supported until 31 Mar 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is SapMachine 27 (latest release 27).
Frequently asked questions
Is SapMachine 18 still safe to use?
SapMachine 18 reached end of life on 19 Sept 2022, 1,477 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download SapMachine 18?
Yes — the final release (18.0.2.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade SapMachine 18 to?
Upgrade to SapMachine 27, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 Mar 2027).