SAP PI/PO End of Life: Migration Checklist for a Smooth Transition

You can use this checklist as an internal project plan or as a starting point for discussions with our integration experts.

Phase 1: Assess Your Current Landscape

Before migrating anything, you need a clear picture of what is currently running. Many SAP PI/PO environments have evolved over years, and not every interface that still exists is actually needed.

Checklist

• Inventory all active interfaces and integrations
• Document trading partners and message types for each interface
• Identify obsolete, unused, or orphaned interfaces
• Record dependencies between SAP and non-SAP systems
• Communicate support timelines and key deadlines internally

Phase 2: Define the Target Architecture and Migration Plan

Once you understand the current landscape, you can determine the right target platform, migration sequence, budget, and timeline.

Checklist

• Select the target integration platform (for example SEEBURGER BIS, SAP Integration Suite, or a hybrid approach)
• Prioritize interfaces based on business criticality
• Define migration waves or batches
• Create a realistic project schedule including testing phases
• Secure budget for migration and potential parallel operation

This is where the technical work takes place and where good planning starts to pay off.

Checklist

• Migrate interfaces according to the defined migration waves
• Rebuild and document mappings and process logic on the target platform
• Set up realistic test environments and test data for each trading partner
• Perform regression testing for migrated interfaces
• Inform affected trading partners about migration and cutover dates

Phase 4: Go-Live and Stabilization

Go-live is not the finish line. It marks the beginning of operating the new integration platform in production.

Checklist

• Define a go-live window and rollback plan
• Implement enhanced monitoring during the stabilization period
• Decommission SAP PI/PO in a controlled manner after the transition period
• Document lessons learned for future migration waves
• Establish operational processes for monitoring and support

Conclusion

A PI/PO migration rarely becomes risky because of technology alone. The biggest challenges are usually missing interface documentation, unclear responsibilities, and underestimated timelines.

Organizations that follow a structured approach through assessment, planning, execution, and stabilization are far better positioned to complete their migration successfully and maintain control even when multiple migration waves run in parallel.