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migration.
I plan to copy my SAP system to a new hardware with the same OS and DB products but higher
release levels. Is this a migration or a homogeneous system copy?
A change of the version of the operation system and/or the database system is not relevant in the context of a migration or a
homogeneous system copy. If you don't change the product, but only the release level it is a homogeneous system copy. If you change
OS and/or DB, it is a migration.
What happens to the data in my SAP system during the OS/DB migration? Is there something I
need to tell to the financial auditor?
An OS/DB Migration that is performed according to SAP's regulations and guidelines does not alter, convert or modify the business
related content of the database. It is a purely technical procedure.
I want to migrate a SAP BW, mySAP CRM, mySAP EBP or mySAP SCM system. Is this the same as
a migration of a R/3 system?
The migration of these systems is generally available.
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Why do I need a Migration Check for a migration and not for a homogeneous system copy?
An OS/DB migration is a lot more complex than a homogeneous system copy. A productive SAP system is almost never a stand-alone
system. It has interfaces in every direction. Operating systems of different brands or technology use different conventions for file storage
(i.e. line-feed convention; big-endian vs. little-endian). Databases of different brands use different technology (raw devices vs. file
system) and interfaces. This is not a comprehesive list, but you get the idea. All these issues may cause interface failure that lead to a
I want full support from SAP for my migration what must I do to get it?
If you plan to use the target system as a production system, you need to use the SAP OS/DB Migration Check. Also, to migrate any SAP
system at all, you must secure the services of a technical consultant with special certification for OS/DB migration (through SAP training
course TADM70). The consultant must perform the migration onsite. If SAP support is required, the consultant is the contact person.
Almost every consulting company that offers SAP consulting has employees with the necessary certificates. Please ask your favourite
consulting partner first. See also the Partners area on SAP's public web site (www.sap.com/partners). Also, the CIC has a list of suitable
consultants and will help you to find one.
Why does the Migration Kit not contain a CD for my specific R/3 release?
There is one CD for each series of R/3 releases, such as 3.x, 4.0x, 4.5x and 4.6x. For example, the 3.1I CD covers all releases back to
3.0D. The cover letter contained in the kit gives detailed information. For SAP systems with basis release 6.x and above, the tools are
included in the istallation kit for the respective platform.
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to schedule the service sessions well in advance, so sign your service contract as early as possible.
Can I start with the project before the first service session is delivered?
You can start the planning and preparation. However, the first service session may recommend changes in the planning of the project
and the hardware sizing or database layout for your target system. Before you can perform the final migration, you need time to
implement the recommendations.
What service sessions do I need if I plan to upgrade my production system at the same time as
the migration?
Technically, a migration occurs when you transfer your source system unchanged to another platform, so you cannot upgrade during the
migration. The SAP R/3 OS/DB Migration Check is designed to support the migration. Before you perform an upgrade, or other activities
such as adding new applications or users, all the Migration Check service sessions should be completed. For the upgrade, you should
then perform the SAP GoingLive Functional Upgrade Check. For other changes, such as adding new applications or users, perform a SAP
GoingLive Check. As an exception of the rule "one project at a time" you can include a Unicode Migration into an OS/DB migration,
because the same tools are used in both cases. On the other hand, a Unicode migration addes a noticeable amount of complexity to the
project that may not be covered exhaustively by the SAP OS/DB Migration Check.
Can I migrate an R/3 System of Release R from OS/DB platform 1 to OS/DB platform 2?
Please see the information information on supported platforms in the Product Availability Matrix in the SAP Service Marketplace (/pam)
How do I get the migration key that I need when my consultant wants to work with the tools?
At /migrationkey in the SAP Service Marketplace, you can generate the key online. Do not use the fax forms on the migration CDs (these
are now obsolete).
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