EPM version 11.2 support for Essbase – you’re covered

I have been asked several times recently about support for Essbase in version 11.2 since Premier Support for Essbase 11.1.2.4 ended in December 2021. The underlying Essbase version in the EPM 11.2 release is 11.1.2.4 so I understand the question, and everyone can rest assured Essbase in 11.2 is fully supported as part of the 11.2 release. As part of 11.2 Essbase is covered as a member of the 11.2 family as long as 11.2 is supported (Currently through 2032 as stated in README for 11.2.8.)

For further information you can refer to the Oracle Support Document ID 2766084.1 titled “Support for Oracle Essbase 11.1.2.4 with Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) System Releases 11.1.2.4 and 11.2”

Extract from document:

Information for Customers with Restricted Use Essbase Plus Licenses

When you use Restricted Use Essbase Plus with your licensed EPM Applications, support for Essbase will follow the published Support timelines for the related EPM Application product(s).

• Scenario 1: EPM 11.1.2 Deployments

  • Patches for Essbase will follow the EPM 11.1 Error Correction Policy, see document 1617238.1

  • Premier Support for EPM 11.1.2 ends December 2021. After December 2021, new Essbase 11.1.2.4 patches will not be created for customers with Restricted Use licenses, additionally, patches created during Essbase Extended Support will not be tested with EPM 11.1.

• Scenario 2: EPM 11.2 Deployments

  • Patches for Essbase will follow the EPM 11.2 Error Correction Policy, see document 2749950.1

  • You will continue to be eligible for Essbase patches in accordance with the Error Correction and Lifetime Support Policies when Essbase is used with a certified version of EPM 11.2, please see the Supported Platforms Matrix: Oracle Enterprise Performance Management System Release 11.2.x for certification details.

  • You will not be required to purchase Extended Support for Essbase when used as licensed and certified with EPM 11.2.

Customers should review their support contract to verify their license type.