ABAP and Kernel Patches for Upgrade and Conversion in 4.6C

[Former Member]

Hi,

We are in a process of upgrade and unicode conversion for the source release 4.6C (Kernel 46D_EXT Patch 2225).

"Combined Upgrade&Unicode Conversion Guide" for "SAP Basis 4.6C u2192 SAP NetWeaver 7.0 application Server ABAP Unicode Including Enhancement Package 1 Support Package 01 - 06" , In Software Requirements step, it says

"3. Import 4.6D Kernel patch 2326 from SAP Service Marketplace according to SAP Note 19466"

We wanted to know whether "IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECCESSARY TO GO FOR THE KERNEL PATCH 2326". We dont have "EBCIDIC code pages" in our MDMP system.

We need to know becauase we are also doing OS migration from AIX to Sun and this step will add to our production downtime.

Please advice what are the other causes we should go for the kernel 2326.

Regards

[nils_buerckel]

Dear Nikhil,

please have a look at SAP Note 867193. It is necessary to use at least the mentioned Kernel version before scheduling the SPUM4 scans.

Please note that the needed kernel version is quite old - more than 3 years old !

Best regards,

Nils Buerckel

SAP AG

[Former Member]

Hello Mr. Nils Buerckel,

Thanks for the reply.

We wanted to be very sure whether we should used Kernel 46D Kernel patch 2326 (As it is specifically mentioned in the SAP CU&UC guide and in SAP Note 867193, It is mentioned that "This patch contains enhancements that are required to execute the "INDX Analysis" scan)

OR

Can we go for the latest kernel patch avaialable at market place? And Will the latest kernel patch also contains the "enhancements that are required to execute the "INDX Analysis" ?

Please reply

Thanks

[nils_buerckel]

Hello,

of course the latest kernel should be used. The enhancement is included as of patch 2326.

Best regards,

Nils Buerckel

SAP AG