Question: Upgrade vs. EHP of NetWeaver

[symon_braunbaer]

Dear experts,

I have a doubt/question regarding the upgrade strategies of NetWeaver 7.0.

There is now EHP3 for NetWeaver 7.0, which says SAP Application Server

ABAP 7.31. There is also NetWeaver 7.31. The Basis version is the same,

but when checking the ST06 transaction, in EHP3 it looks the old way (like

in 7.0) and in NW 7.31 it has the new design.

Both SAP_BASIS components have the same level, though the transactions

look different.

Also In MOPZ I see options for upgrade to 7.31 and for EHP 3. Which one

should be preferred ? EHP or upgrade and why are there differences ??

Thank you!!

[Reagan · Accepted solution]

Quick question.

Are they both using the same version of the kernel ?

Regards

RB

[symon_braunbaer · Accepted solution]

Hi Reagan,

nope, the system with the new ST06 interface (7.31) has Kernel 721 update 201, the system with EHP3 has the original Kernel from the installation, it is 7.20 update 500 and something.

Thank you!

[Reagan · Accepted solution]

Hello Symon

This could be the reason.

I noticed a difference in the ST06 interface after I upgraded an SCM system to EHP3 running with a 740 release kernel.

Regards

RB

[symon_braunbaer · Accepted solution]

Hi Reagan,

I have noticed the new ST06 layout even with NetWeaver 7.30, soon after it was released.

And at that time there was only kernel 720.

Sorry for not being able to be more specific... I think that the kernel will not be the reason,

though you might be right as well... I could try to put the newest possible kernel once I have

time to play with it, unless someone else posts a better answer 😛

[Reagan · Accepted solution]

Hello Symon

You are correct.

I just checked a system which is running on 720 release kernel and it has the new layout.

Sorry for the wrong information.

Back to the issue, could you please check these SAP notes ?

1652001 - ST06 shows old version of OS-Monitor

1483047 - "Old" version of operating system monitor not available

The first note seems to address the issue but I am not sure whether you are on the affected SP level.

Regards

RB

[symon_braunbaer · Accepted solution]

Thank you, Reagan !! You've solved the mystery !! Launching the report RSHOST1N brings up the new OS Monitor !!!

Btw. this report is also available in EHP2...