SAP restricted system access to officially published and documented APIs in late April 2026.
The policy standardizes API use and safeguards system performance and security.
The decision raises concerns among customers, partners, and user groups.
Companies using non-published interfaces face compliance and business continuity risks.
The rules restrict large-scale data extraction.
The policy bans third-party AI systems from interacting with SAP software outside of SAP-endorsed channels.
Customers and user groups criticize the lack of transparency.
Users cite concerns over potential unbudgeted costs and the need to re-engineer existing systems.