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 | — |
| End of life | 19 Sept 2022 | 3.9 years ago |
| Latest release | 18.0.2.1 · 23 Aug 2022 | final |
Where to go from 18
Recommended target: SapMachine 26 (supported until 15 Sept 2026).
The newest actively supported branch is SapMachine 26 (latest release 26.0.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is SapMachine 18 still safe to use?
SapMachine 18 reached end of life on 19 Sept 2022, 1,420 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 26, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 15 Sept 2026).