Updating SAP ABAP Systems on UNIX and Linux: SAP MaxDB

Correcting Installed Software Information

Inconsistencies in the information about the installed software instances in SAP systems might cause errors during the regular update processes. Using the Software Update Manager, you can eliminate the inconsistencies.

Prerequisites

You have set up and started the Software Update Manager according to the information in section Running the Software Update Manager.

You have generated the specific stack configuration file stack_cisi.xml in the SAP Maintenance Planner.

Context

By means of the specific stack configuration file stack_cisi.xml, which has been calculated in the SAP Maintenance Planner, you can correct and update the information about the installed software instances in your SAP systems. To trigger this scenario, proceed as follows:

Procedure

  1. After you have started the Software Update Manager, select in the initial dialogs the scenario category with stack configuration file.
  2. In the field for the stack configuration file, enter a valid name and the path to the file stack_cisi.xml. Alternatively, you can browse for the file.
  3. Follow the instructions in the subsequent dialogs.