Microsoft Dynamics GP Current version (Modern Lifecycle) end of support
Is Microsoft Dynamics GP Current version (Modern Lifecycle) still supported?
Yes Supported
Microsoft Dynamics GP Current version (Modern Lifecycle) is in mainstream support until December 31, 2029, then in extended (security-only) support until April 30, 2031.
Key dates Vendor-confirmed
| Release date | October 7, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Mainstream support ends | December 31, 2029 |
| Extended support ends | April 30, 2031 |
Notes: Microsoft: since October 2019 Dynamics GP follows the Modern Lifecycle Policy; the current version, 18.x, is governed by it and customers stay current by taking at least one of the three yearly updates (typically June, October and December). Microsoft's lifecycle page lists "Dynamics GP" (Modern) with a start date of October 7, 2019 (shown as the release date) and a retirement date of December 31, 2029. Product enhancements, regulatory (tax) updates and technical support end December 31, 2029 (moved from September 30, 2029); security updates, if needed, are available until April 30, 2031. Service Plan coverage ends April 30, 2031. The last day for new customers to license Dynamics GP subscriptions was April 1, 2026. The "extended" date here is the end of security updates; the phase label is ours. Microsoft also states that installing any compatible tax release or hotfix on GP 2018 or GP 2018 R2 brings the installation to version 18.5 or later, which enacts the Modern Lifecycle Policy.
Source quality: Every date shown is confirmed in the vendor's own content; anything shown as Unknown is not yet confirmed anywhere.
What the end of support means
- Mainstream support usually includes bug fixes, security updates and (for ERP) regulatory and tax updates. When it ends, non-security fixes and new features stop.
- Extended support usually means security updates only. Exact terms differ by vendor and may require a support contract.
- After the final end date the software keeps running, but the vendor no longer ships fixes or security patches. Known vulnerabilities stay open, and compliance or cyber-insurance requirements may treat it as unsupported software.
Upgrade paths
Move to Dynamics 365 Business Central (on-premises)
This is the successor recorded for this version (see notes and sources).
Upgrade to a supported Microsoft Dynamics GP version
Staying on the same product usually means the least retraining. Check the upgrade path and system requirements in the vendor documentation; some upgrades must go through an intermediate version.
Re-platform to a different ERP
An end of support is a natural point to compare other systems, including cloud ERP. Re-platforming is usually a bigger project than a version upgrade, so compare total cost over several years, not just the first year.
Stay put for now (with risks)
The software keeps running after support ends, but without vendor fixes, tax/regulatory updates or security patches. Third-party support, where available, is not vendor support and cannot provide vendor patches.
Related guides
- Dynamics GP end of life: dates and optionsMicrosoft ends Dynamics GP support on December 31, 2029, with security updates to April 30, 2031. What that means and the migration options Microsoft points to.
- Dynamics NAV to Business Central: migration optionsWhich Dynamics NAV versions can upgrade directly to Business Central, what changes on the way (C/AL to AL, Windows client), and the online vs on-premises choice.
Sources
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/dynamics-gp
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics-gp/terms/lifecycle
- microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics-365/blog/it-professional/2024/09/25/announcing-end-of-support-for-dynamics-gp/
- microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics-365/blog/business-leader/2025/06/05/explore-migration-options-for-microsoft-dynamics-gp-and-microsoft-dynamics-sl-customers/
Vendor lifecycle page for the product: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics-gp/terms/lifecycle
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