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Preparing for the End of Life of SAP BusinessObjects 4.3: What should your business do?

Mainstream Maintenance for SAP BusinessObjects 4.3 will end on 31st December 2026. After this date, SAP will continue to provide security fixes for one additional year. However, from the end of 2027, support will only be available through Customer-Specific Maintenance.

NTT DATA Business Solutions | August 19, 2025 | 2 Min Read
SAP Business Data Cloud – a foundation for the future

Why This Matters?

After 2026, SAP will no longer provide bug fixes for SAP BusinessObjects 4.3. While the risk to your current reporting environment may be low, any new reporting requirements that rely on functionality affected by unresolved bugs could be impacted. Additionally, it’s important to consider hardware and operating system compatibility. SAP BusinessObjects 4.3 is certified only up to Windows Server 2025 and Windows 11 for desktop clients.

Continuing to run SAP BusinessObjects 4.3 beyond 2027 poses a significantly higher risk, as SAP will no longer provide security updates.

What are the Options for Customers?

1. Transition to SAP Analytics Cloud

SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) is SAP’s strategic investment and a core component of the SAP Business Data Cloud. It is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution that integrates Business Intelligence, Planning, and Predictive capabilities into a single platform with quarterly updates without the need for costly or disruptive upgrades. As part of SAP Business Data Cloud, SAP Analytics Cloud provides the reporting and planning capability to deliver the next generation of AI and data powered business.

SAP Analytics Cloud supports four user experiences:

  • SAC Stories: Interactive dashboards and visual reports accessible via web browser
  • Excel Add-in for SAC: A lightweight Excel integration for basic reporting needs
  • SAP Analysis for Office, edition for SAC: A powerful Excel add-in ideal for users transitioning from BEx Analyzer or SAP Analysis for Office
  • SAP Analytics Cloud Mobile. Native mobile apps for iOS and Android

If you’re considering a move to SAP Analytics Cloud, now is the time to begin planning your transition.

Licensing: SAP Analytics Cloud is available via subscription to the SAP Business Data Cloud.

2. Upgrade to SAP BusinessObjects 2025

Released on 12th March 2025, SAP BusinessObjects 2025 is available both on-premise and via the SAP Private Cloud. While you can upgrade from SAP BusinessObjects 4.3, there are several important changes to be aware of. SAP has been streamlining the BusinessObjects toolset over recent years.

The key changes are:

  • Removal of Crystal Reports for Enterprise, Analysis for OLAP and Live Office
  • Removal of Lumira Discovery (Lumira Designer remains supported)
  • Discontinuation of the Universe Design Tool and .unv universes — only .unx universes created with the Information Design Tool will be supported

If your organisation currently uses any of the deprecated tools, you will need to migrate those requirements to supported alternatives.

Next Steps for Your Organisation

To ensure continuity and security in your reporting environment after the end of life of SAP BusinessObjects 4.3, we recommend the following actions:

  • Evaluate your options: Consider the long-term benefits of transitioning to SAP Analytics Cloud before deciding to upgrade to SAP BusinessObjects 2025
  • Plan your migration: Whether transitioning to SAC or upgrading to BusinessObjects 2025, allow sufficient time for implementation, testing, and user training. Assess how any product changes may affect your current reporting processes
  • Engage with your account manager: Contact your NTT DATA Business Solutions Account Manager for tailored advice and support in selecting the most suitable path forward

Need help navigating your options?

Reach out to NTT DATA Business Solutions to begin your transition plan.