SAP ECC6.0 won't install with SQL 2012

[Former Member]

Hi guys

I believe SQL 2012 is now supported by SAP, however after downloading the latest ECC 6 installation DVD's and netweaver kernel when it comes time to install the SAP Database instance it fails with the following error message:

The MS SQL Server version 11 is not supported for the installation of this product

SOLUTION: Use appropriate MS SQL Server version

Thinking it was a hard coded SAPINST issue I upgraded to the latest SAPINST version which is now 722 OPT (Release date Jun 24 2012)

However that did not resolve the issue.

Any ideas as to what to do - I would rather use 2012 than 2008 for obvious reasons.

Cheers

[former_member184473 · Accepted solution]

Hello Mapp,

Have you used the updated installation master as mentioned in note 1676665?

Complementary media list for SAP systems on SQL Server 2012:
o  SAP systems based on SAP NetWeaver :XYZ
   -  Installation Master DVD :
      Material #NNNNNNN

Regards,

Eduardo Rezende

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi Eduardo

Thanks for your helpful answer, we ended up rolling back the Sandbox system to SQL2005 for the refresh process. But will be looking at your answer for when we next refresh the sandbox as I would definitely like to get this working properly.

Thanks

[former_member184473 · Accepted solution]

Hello Mapp,

Carefully check the following notes and website to perform the SQL Server 2012 installation:

1676665 - Setting up Microsoft SQL Server 2012

1651862 - Release planning for Microsoft SQL Server 2012

1684545 - SAP Installation Media and SQL4SAP for SQL Server 2012

1513170 - SQL Server 2012 support

1702408 - Configuration Parameters for SQL Server 2012

http://scn.sap.com/docs/DOC-29159

Regards,

Eduardo

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Indeed, we cannot install SQL 2012 directly with the ECC system installation master

As eduardo mentioned with the sap notes are more than to check the same. Also, we need to meet the prerequisites - before going to SQL 2012.

More precisely from the sap note

For ECC system : The Basis patch has to be in the basis SP level of 26

Regards

Vijay

[former_member184473 · Accepted solution]

Hello Vijay,

I am sorry to contradict you but SAP already release some Installation Master DVDs for directly installation on SQL Server 2012.

If you look in the SWDC for term NW MSS 2012 you will receive the following result list:

http://service.sap.com/swdc 
-> Search for Software Downloads
-> Search Term: NW MSS 2012
000001 51043738_1 NW 7.0 SR3 Inst.Mast WIN Svr I386 32 bit-BR MSS 2012 CD
000002 51043738_2 NW 7.0 SR3 Inst.Mast WIN Svr x86 64 bit-BR MSS 2012 CD
000003 51043745_1 NW 7.02 Inst.Mst WIN Server.I386 32bit-BR MSS 2012 BS 7i2010 CD
000004 51043745_2 NW 7.02 Inst.Mst WIN Server.x86 64bit-BR MSS 2012 BS 7i2010 CD 
000005 51043746_1 NW 7.03 Inst.Mst WIN Server .I386 32bit-BR MSS 2012 BS7i2011 CD 
000006 51043746_2 NW 7.03 Inst.Mst WIN Server x86 64bit-BR MSS 2012 BS 7i2011 CD 
000007 51043824_1 NW 7.01 SR1 Inst.Mst WIN Server I386 32bit-BR MSS 2012 CD 
000008 51043824_2 NW 7.01 SR1 Inst.Mst WIN Server x86 64bit-BR MSS 2012 CD

Regards,

Eduardo

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi Eduardo,

Agreed with you - But considering this case - I am not very sure, Thats possible to Install ECC 6 with SR3 in 2012, because SR3 hold the Basis support package as 14 / As per the note 774615 ( I dont think its possible  - Unless we modify the Installation master , In which if its suggested / approved by SAP in notes or documents. Please not that Unless if we get approval from SAP, its not at all recommended to do so )

As far as I know, its not Possible to Install ECC 6 with SR3 in 2012 unless we update the Support package of Basis to 26 in the ECC 6 system ( I have faced the similar situation with SQL 2008 with R/34.7) and it was clearly mentioned that its not possible to import with this version. Even I have cross checked with SAP via OSS message, they have mentioned the same.

Regards

Vijay

[former_member184473 · Accepted solution]

Hello Vijay,

You are right, the minimum SP must be observed.

Regards,

Eduardo