Upgrading to SAP 6.0 EHP7: Share Your Experiences and Tips

As I prepare to update my company's SAP ECC6 system to EHP7, I'm eager to hear from others who have gone through a similar journey. Have you upgraded your non-EHP SAP ECC6 to EHP7? What were the challenges you faced, and how did you overcome them?

For those who are new to this process, upgrading to EHP7 can be a daunting task, especially if it's your first time managing an update of this magnitude. The temptation to take a long holiday and tackle the upgrade in one go may seem appealing, but is that really the best approach? Should you instead break down the update into smaller chunks, updating bit by bit until you reach your goal?

As I'm upgrading from an ECC installation stack to EHP7 latest stack, what preparations do I need to make at the OS level and system level before commencing the update? Are there any specific checks or tasks that I should prioritize to ensure a smooth transition?

Another question on my mind is whether I need to update our Netweaver platforms first, or if this will happen automatically during the EHP7 update. For instance, I recently added the SPAM update for 7.4x to my download basket, but shouldn't that be the SPAM update for 7.00 instead?

Furthermore, I've heard that updating to EHP6 is a necessary step before upgrading to S/4HANA. Is this correct? If so, what are the key differences between these two updates, and how can I best prepare my system for the jump to S/4HANA?

As someone who will be implementing this update solo (and with a mission-critical project on the line), I'm eager to hear from experts who have successfully navigated similar upgrades. What tips and advice would you share with me to help ensure a successful transition to EHP7 and eventually, S/4HANA?

Preparation is Key

Before we dive into the update process, it's essential to prepare our system thoroughly. According to SAP documentation, choosing the first package (package 510483121) and clicking OK will initiate the Media Browser installation export for ECC 6.0 EHP7 SR2.

In addition, starting from ECC 6.0 EHP7, CFIN can be used out of the box. However, I'd love to hear from others who have experience with this process – what are some common pitfalls to avoid, and how can we ensure a successful update?

Integration with S/4HANA

One of the most exciting aspects of upgrading to EHP7 is the integration with SAP S/4HANA. As I understand it, integration with SAP S/4HANA and ECC 6.0 as source systems is supported out of the box.

For those who have already made this transition, what were some of the challenges you faced during the integration process? How did you overcome any difficulties that arose, and what advice would you give to others who are about to embark on a similar journey?

By sharing our experiences, tips, opinions, and difficulties, we can all learn from each other's successes and setbacks. So please, share your stories with me – I'd love to hear from you!

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