The editors of E3 magazine take a critical look at the topic of cloud exit at SAP and ask: Is there no turning back from Rise with SAP? Together, we analyze why the switch to the cloud could become a one-way street for many existing SAP customers and what strategic risks and costs are associated with it. We discuss how new EU laws offer hope for greater flexibility - and why this hope may be misplaced. We also talk about the central role of the Customer Center of Expertise (CCoE), which remains crucial for digital sovereignty.