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Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) is no longer merely an IT issue – it has become a key driver of efficiency, security, and compliance across the entire organization. What used to be an operational process running in the background now has a direct impact on costs, risk, and competitiveness.
Currently, there are two main issues that make it necessary for companies to address the implementation or modernization of IGA solutions. First, regulatory requirements are increasing. Guidelines such as NIS 2 or DORA and the ISO 27001 standard define IGA as a fundamental component of corporate security.
Second, the end of maintenance for SAP Identity Management (IdM) in 2027 requires existing customers to find a suitable successor solution and bring their IGA processes up to date.
In many companies, authorization processes have evolved over time—and are consequently inefficient.
New employees wait far too long for the access they need
IT departments spend a great deal of time processing manual requests
Business units are tied up in approval processes that cannot scale
The result: high process costs, slow workflows, and unnecessary friction in day-to-day operations.
One of the biggest vulnerabilities in IT security is the careless handling of authorizations:
Employees retain access they no longer need
Authorizations are accumulated rather than revoked
There is a lack of centralized transparency regarding critical access
The risks: over-provisioned accounts, unnecessary attack surfaces, and potential compliance violations.
As regulatory requirements increase, so does the pressure on companies to ensure that their access processes are not only secure but also auditable:
Traceable assignment of authorizations
Regular recertification of access rights
Documentation for internal and external audits
The challenge: Manual processes quickly reach their limits in this context.
Automated revocation upon termination or role change
Consistent implementation of the least-privilege principle
Complete transparency regarding all access
Automated workflows instead of manual requests
Faster onboarding and offboarding processes
Reduced workload for the IT department
Reduction of unused licenses
Minimization of manual effort
Avoidance of compliance penalties
When searching for the right IGA solution, the sheer number of providers and poorly defined requirements can make it difficult to stay on top of things and identify the most suitable tool. Our guide provides valuable advice on the ideal approach for companies and the steps they should take to successfully find the right IGA system.
Our Transformation Package for SAP IdM Replacement enables a standardized migration to the new IdM solution – from the as-is analysis to the implementation of functionalities and system connections to the complete rollout. With our tool-supported approach, we reduce the effort involved in data migration and parallel operation.
What comes after SAP Identity Management (IdM)? According to SAP’s official recommendation, the strategic successor solution for Identity & Access Management (IAM) is Microsoft Entra ID. However, there is no blanket answer as to whether this tool is actually the best option for companies with a pronounced SAP system landscape.
