SapMachine 21 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
SapMachine 21 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 1 Sept 2028.
697 days of security support left
21.0.12.1 latest release
61% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 18 Sept 2023 → 1 Sept 2028.
Check your versionjava -version
Support timeline
Official dates from the SapMachine release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 Sept 2023 | 3y 1mo ago |
| Security Support ends | 1 Sept 2028 | in 1y 11mo |
| Latest release | 21.0.12.1 · 18 Aug 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to SapMachine 27 extends security support by about -520 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 21 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SapMachine 27 | 31 Mar 2027 | 177 | -520 days |
| SapMachine 25 | 30 Sept 2030 | 1,456 | +759 days |
| SapMachine 21 | 1 Sept 2028 | 697 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does SapMachine 21 reach end of life?
SapMachine 21 reaches end of life on 1 Sept 2028 — 697 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is SapMachine 21 still supported?
Yes. SapMachine 21 is currently maintained. Latest release: 21.0.12.1, published 18 Aug 2026.
What happens when SapMachine 21 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 1 Sept 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from SapMachine 21?
697 days. Moving to SapMachine 27 instead buys roughly -520 more days of security support.