When to apply SAP Kernel?

[Former Member]

Hello,

Can anybody advice when is the right time to apply Kernel patches? We are planing to apply SPs on our ERP system.

Thanks for your help

Kris

[Former Member]

You will find the minimum kernel required for the SP you planning to install in SP release information at market place.

[Former Member]

best practice is to apply kernel first and then apply support packs. before you apply support packs, update SPAM first.

Thanks!

[Former Member]

Apply n-1 strategy.Don't go for n level.

[Former Member]

Kris,

Recently i have resolved the similar issue.

Firstly, Upgrade the Kernel to the Latest Patch Level and

Secondly, Apply the SPs on ERP Systems.

Pls go ahead do that way, I am 100% sure that you will not have any issues.

But always ensure that you have taken the Back up of Old Kernel before Applying the Latest.

Good Luck!!

Cheers!!

Sree

[Former Member]

Hi,

Kernel release depends on the BASIS release, so you must check out the basis release of your system and accordingly you decide on applying kernel,

However before you apply support package you must ensure that kernel release is compatible

[Former Member]

Kris,

SAP releases Support Package Stacks, including kernel patches, on a regular basis (2-4 times a year).

Therefore, SAP suggest you create a strategy to implement these stacks periodically.

In special cases, you may need to use a more recent kernel patch than the one shipped with the latest

Support Package Stack for your product. This should be confirmed by SAP Support.

Check below links to get more information on kernel.

/people/storm.archer/blog/2006/10/02/sap-netweaver-7x-kernel-updates-explained-part-i

/people/storm.archer/blog/2006/10/03/sap-netweaver-7x-kernel-updates-explained-part-ii

Thanks

Sushil

[Former Member]

Hi

Kernel upgrades are required to correct or to provide enhancements in SAP functionality so its always better to be in latest patch level.

Regards

Uday

[Former Member]

Update the kernel before applying SPs. And as Saurabh said, check and apply the latest one as per the Note given

[Former Member]

Hi,

Kernel patches contains the corrections given by SAP. So you should keep your system upto date. So apply the latest kernel patches available on the market place as soon as it is available.

Please read the below notes for more detailed information about SAP kernel.

"Note 19466 - Downloading SAP Kernel Patches"

With Regards,

Saurabh

Edited by: Saurabh.Arora on Jun 13, 2009 11:55 PM