Basis support package

[Former Member]

Hello,

I need some advise on import of basis support package.

Would importing basis packages affect users usage of SAP like screens getting dumped or transaction cancelled?

Or this may happen only if Application support package is being imported?

Or it is safe to import Basis support package where only minor performance impact will result?

Would appreciate any advise given.

Regards,

Pascal Gabin

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi Pascal:

Sometimes when several Support Pack are to be installed it will take much time to complete, and some times the processing window allowed for you to work in the system is no enough.

To solve this since applying support packs in the normal way during business is not recommended, you can try using the well-known method "Downtime Minimized" during the SP implementation; in this way you can start your support package application during normal user's operation time and the critical SP stage will run only after business hours; the system will prompt you choose when to start this phase.

With this approach you can save time and let your users work smoothly when you are currently applying support pack in a safety way.

Hope this helps!

Best Regards,

Federico G. Babelis

NetWeaver Certified Consultant

http://www.gazum.com

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hello Everyone,

Thanks to all your friendly advise. Points for all.

Regards,

Pascal

[Former Member]

Hi,

Pls don't forget to reward points and close the question if you find the answers useful.

Thanks!

Adriaan

[Former Member]

Hi Pascal,

I totally agree with Adriaan.

Importing Support Packages in a system with user activity is NOT RECOMMENDED!

Regards

Juergen

[Former Member]

Don't do it!

Basis and Application SPs will give users problem. Remember that everything runs on top of Basis and users will likely get dumps all over the place. Try getting some user downtime on the system and if you cannot, try doing it whenever the system activity is the lowest.