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SAP NetWeaver 7.0x

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Overview

SAP NetWeaver 7.0x is the older generation of SAP's ABAP/Java technology platform (including 7.0 and its early enhancement packages) that underpinned Business Suite systems and many custom and add-on stacks through the late 2000s.

It became generally available on 6 June 2006. SAP mainstream maintenance ended 31 December 2017 — beyond which no further support packages, legal updates or standard fixes are produced by SAP for this version. Crucially, SAP offers no extended-maintenance phase for this release, so the mainstream date is a hard cut-off rather than the start of a paid extension — there is no buying of extra time at the version level. Systems still on this release are now running without standard SAP support, which is a security, compliance and audit exposure that should be closed quickly.

The supported successor is SAP NetWeaver 7.5, and strategically the S/4HANA technology stack and SAP BTP. Systems on 7.0x are typically upgraded to 7.5 as part of keeping the wider landscape supportable.

Basis and platform teams should identify any 7.0x stacks still in service — these are already well past mainstream maintenance — and fold their upgrade into the broader Business Suite/S4HANA roadmap.

Frequently asked questions

When does SAP NetWeaver 7.0x reach end of mainstream maintenance?
SAP lists 31 December 2017 as the end of mainstream maintenance for SAP NetWeaver 7.0x. That date has now passed.
Is extended maintenance available for SAP NetWeaver 7.0x?
No — SAP does not offer extended maintenance for SAP NetWeaver 7.0x. Once mainstream maintenance ends it moves to customer-specific maintenance unless you upgrade or migrate to a successor.
Is SAP NetWeaver 7.0x still supported?
SAP NetWeaver 7.0x's headline maintenance deadline (31 December 2017) has passed, so it is no longer in standard SAP maintenance. If you are still running it, confirm whether you hold customer-specific maintenance and verify your position with SAP.
What replaces SAP NetWeaver 7.0x, and what should I migrate to?
SAP positions SAP NetWeaver 7.3 / 7.31 as the successor to SAP NetWeaver 7.0x. Plan your migration there ahead of the deadline.
Where do these SAP NetWeaver 7.0x dates come from, and how current are they?
These dates are compiled from SAP's published sources (SAP Note 1648480, SAP Community (SAP) — Maintenance strategy for SAP NetWeaver 7.5 fully aligned with SAP Business Suite 7 and SAP Community — SAP NetWeaver maintenance strategy (topic)), last verified 25 June 2026. EOLHQ is an independent reference — always confirm against the official SAP Product Availability Matrix and your support contract before making decisions.

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