This guide gives you an overview of the downtime-optimized conversion procedure to SAP S/4HANA using the Software Update Manager (SUM).

The document includes special planning, preparation, and follow-up activities as well as information about the downtime-optimized conversion procedure to S/4HANA. It also provides you with knowledge that you need when you encounter errors.

The information in this document is intended for SAP system administrators with operating system, database, and SAP NetWeaver Application Server knowledge.