3.5/5 stars (rounded to 4 for nostalgia and raw capability). Use it where you must, but plan your exit strategy.
If you’re maintaining an existing SAP ECC system with hundreds of interactive forms, stick with it—it’s stable and unmatched for offline PDF workflows. However, if you’re starting a new SAP project in 2025, invest time in SAP’s newer Adaptive Forms or SAP Forms Service by Adobe (which uses HTML5). The writing is on the wall: XFA-based forms are legacy technology, and Adobe is no longer actively developing LiveCycle Designer. adobe livecycle designer 11.0 for sap solutions