SAP Note 1803986 - Rules to use SUM or SPAM/SAINT to apply SPs for ABAP stacks

Component : README: Upgrade Supplements -

Solution : https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/1803986 (SAP Service marketplace login required)

Summary :
SAP Note explains tool selection for updating AS ABAP systems with Support Packages (SPs) or Support Package Stacks (SP stacks). For maintenance, SUM is optimal for minimizing downtime, especially in systems where downtime is critical, handling more than 3 SP stacks or 70 SPs. SUM allows most activities during regular operations, significantly reducing downtime. SPAM/SAINT is suitable for fewer updates and third-party AddOns, but lacks advanced downtime management features. Decision criteria include downtime criticality, number of packages, and system readiness for SUM. Ensure system meets prerequisites outlined in related SAP Notes for successful SUM implementation.

Key words :
upgrade supplements priority recommendations / additional info category upgrade information validity, 0 sp stacks - release & information note 1795865   sp update, 0 sp stacks - release & information note 1737650   ehp7, 0 sp stacks - release information note 1737650   ehp7, customer component bc-upg-rdm readme, 0 sp stacks - release information note 1737725   ehp3, 0 sp stacks - release & information note 1737723   ehp3, 0 sp stacks - release & information note 1737725   ehp3, 0 sp stacks - release & information note, sap netweaver application server abap 7

Related Notes :

1818517EHP3 for SAP SRM 7.0 SP stacks - Release Information Note
1737725EHP3 for SAP CRM 7.0 SP stacks - Release & Information Note
1737723EHP3 for SAP SCM 7.0 SP Stacks - Release & Information Note
1737650EHP7 for SAP ERP 6.0 SP Stacks - Release & Information Note
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