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Smarter SAP Monitoring with New Relic

SolMan is sunsetting. Don’t let your SAP monitoring go dark.
Bion and New Relic deliver a future-ready observability solution that goes beyond SAP-only tools, offering real-time telemetry, AI-driven insights, and full visibility across your entire tech stack.

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The End of SolMan, the Start of Modern Observability

SAP has officially ended mainstream development for Solution Manager (SolMan), with full support set to expire by 2027. For enterprises that rely on SolMan for performance tracking, health checks, and system monitoring, this marks a critical turning point.

The shift to distributed, cloud-native SAP environments demands a more agile and unified approach to observability, one that SolMan and even SAP Cloud ALM can’t fully support. That’s where Bion and New Relic come in.

At Bion, we help organisations future-proof their SAP landscapes with New Relic’s Native SAP Monitoring. This modern, lightweight, and cloud-ready solution provides real-time telemetry, full-stack visibility, and advanced analytics powered by AI. Our approach goes beyond SAP-only metrics to unify infrastructure, application, and business process monitoring in a single, intuitive platform.

Now is the time to evolve. Replace SolMan before the clock runs out—and take the first step toward smarter, more resilient SAP monitoring.

Why Replace SolMan with New Relic?

Replacing SolMan isn’t just about keeping up with SAP’s roadmap; it’s about unlocking better performance, faster insights, and broader visibility. New Relic empowers you to move beyond SolMan’s limitations with a modern approach built for today’s complex, cloud-connected environments.
SAP Solution Manager
(SolMan)		 New Relic
Native SAP Monitoring
Support & Lifecycle End of support by 2027 Actively developed and supported
Ease of Use Complex setup, steep learning curve Lightweight, fast setup, intuitive UX
Cloud Readiness On-prem heavy, limited cloud insight Built for cloud, hybrid & on-prem environments
Real-Time Insights Batch-based metrics, lagging alerts Real-time streaming telemetry
End-to-End Visibility SAP-only SAP + full-stack (infrastructure, apps, services)
Integrations SAP-centric Native integration with AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, and more
AI-Powered Analytics Minimal Advanced anomaly detection & forecasting
Licensing Model Complex, bundle-dependent Flexible SaaS pricing, available via AWS Marketplace

Ready for the Post-SolMan Era?

SAP Solution Manager served its purpose, but it’s no longer built for modern business demands. As SAP systems become more distributed and cloud-native, monitoring needs to evolve too.

New Relic provides:

  • SAP ABAP system monitoring with native connectors
  • Business process health and job status tracking
  • Custom KPI dashboards for finance, logistics, and production
  • Unified monitoring across SAP, cloud, databases, and more
  • DORA & compliance-aligned observability reporting
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What about Cloud ALM?

Some customers think Cloud ALM would be enough for SAP Monitoring. Is it really? While SAP Cloud ALM is an improvement over SolMan, it remains SAP-centric and does not provide full-stack visibility across hybrid architectures. New Relic bridges this gap, offering unified observability across:

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SAP System Monitoring

Track SAP systems directly via native ABAP connectors and log ingestion, enabling deep visibility into job status, business processes, and system performance.

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Application Performance

Monitor the health and responsiveness of your SAP applications in real time, understand how performance issues impact end users and resolve them faster.

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Infrastructure & Integrations

Get complete visibility into the infrastructure running your SAP stack, including cloud, on-prem, containers, and third-party services like APIs and middleware.

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Real-Time Alerting

Stay ahead of incidents with real-time alerts, custom KPIs, and AI-powered analytics that detect anomalies before they affect operations.

SAP Monitoring Comparison

SolMan vs Cloud ALM vs New Relic

This side-by-side comparison shows how New Relic stacks up against SAP’s own tools—and why it offers a more complete, future-ready observability solution.

SAP Solution Manager
(SolMan)		 SAP Cloud
ALM		 New Relic Native SAP Monitoring
Support & Lifecycle End of support by 2027 SAP’s future monitoring direction Actively developed, vendor-agnostic
Ease of Use Complex setup, steep learning curve Simplified interface, SAP-only scope Fast setup, intuitive dashboards
Cloud Readiness Primarily on-premise Built for SAP SaaS Native for hybrid, on-prem, and multi-cloud
Monitoring Scope SAP-only SAP applications only SAP + infrastructure, apps, databases, APIs
Real-Time Observability Periodic/batch updates Near real-time Live, high-resolution telemetry
Customisation Limited flexibility Predefined templates Full KPI, alert, and dashboard customisation
Integrations SAP-focused Open integration (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, etc.) Open integration (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, etc.)
AI & Predictive Insights Basic threshold alerts Some automation & analytics Advanced AI/ML for anomaly detection
Licensing Model Bundled, complex Included with SAP subscriptions Flexible SaaS pricing, incl. AWS Marketplace

Why Bion Consulting?

We are a certified New Relic partner and a trusted SAP monitoring advisor. With deep experience across SAP landscapes and enterprise observability, Bion enables smooth transitions from SolMan to New Relic, with minimal disruption and maximum visibility.

Our proven approach:

  • Assessment – We map your current SolMan use to New Relic capabilities
  • Implementation – Fast, secure integration with ABAP systems
  • Customisation – Tailored dashboards, alerts, and KPIs
  • Enablement – Hands-on training and support for your teams


With Bion Consulting, you get a tailored migration strategy from SolMan or Cloud ALM to New Relic—designed to maximise value while minimising operational impact.

Our clients benefit from clearer insights and reduced alert fatigue through intelligent, full-stack monitoring tailored to SAP environments.

Secure Your SAP Monitoring Future Today

Don’t wait for SolMan support to run out—take the first step toward modern, unified observability today. Whether you're on ECC, S/4HANA, or managing a hybrid SAP environment, Bion and New Relic can help you streamline monitoring, reduce complexity, and gain real-time insights across your entire stack.

Book your free SAP Monitoring Assessment to get expert guidance on migrating from SolMan and see a live demo of New Relic’s native SAP capabilities in action.