Solution : https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/816097 (SAP Service marketplace login required)
Summary :
SAP now supports both 64 bit SAP software and operating systems on x86_64 platforms, applicable to systems running Basis 4.6D or higher. Previously, only 32 bit versions were available before Q1/2005. This includes AMD Opteron and Intel EM64T processor architectures. Notable first distribution releases compatible with SAP were SUSE SLES9 and Red Hat RHEL4. The SAP Product Availability Matrix provides detailed info on specific product releases. Users are encouraged to consult SAP notes and the SAP service portal for further hardware and software compatibility details and setup recommendations, especially regarding 64 bit applications and server configurations.
Key words :
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