SAP NetWeaver 7.5 Installation and Upgrade (ABAP Stack)

Course Description

Master SAP Installation & Upgrade is a comprehensive, hands-on program designed for SAP BASIS consultants, administrators, and learners who want real-world expertise in building and upgrading SAP systems.

This course covers the complete lifecycle of SAP Installation and SAP Upgrade, starting from planning and compatibility checks to executing installations, performing upgrades using standard SAP tools, and handling post-processing and troubleshooting. Learners will gain deep practical exposure to SAP Product Availability Matrix (PAM), SWPM, Maintenance Planner, and SUM, with a strong focus on understanding logs, phases, and best practices followed in production landscapes.

By the end of this course, participants will be confident in independently performing end-to-end SAP installations and upgrades in enterprise environments.

Module 1: SAP Installation

1. Installation Planning

• Understanding system landscape and prerequisites

• Hardware, OS, and database planning

• SAP release and dependency checks

• Sizing and preparation best practices

2. Product Availability Matrix (PAM)

• Understanding SAP PAM and its importance

• Checking OS, DB, Kernel, and SAP version compatibility

• Identifying supported upgrade and installation paths

3. Software Provisioning Manager (SWPM)

• Introduction to SWPM

• SWPM architecture and usage scenarios

• SWPM prerequisites and preparation

4. SAP Installation Using SWPM

• Executing SAP installation using SWPM

• Parameter selection and system configuration

• Handling common installation issues

• Successful completion and validation of installation

5. Post-Installation Steps

• Kernel update and patching

• SAP license installation

• Client settings and basic system checks

• Post-installation best practices

Module 2: SAP Upgrade

1. Generate System Info XML

• Purpose of system information XML

• Generating system info from SAP system

• Validating generated XML

2. Maintenance Planner & System Data Update

• Introduction to SAP Maintenance Planner

• Uploading and validating system info XML

• Resolving inconsistencies and errors

3. Stack XML Generation

• Understanding stack.xml usage

• Selecting target SAP release and support packages

• Generating stack.xml in Maintenance Planner

4. Media Download

• Identifying required upgrade media

• Downloading software using SAP Download Manager

• Organizing upgrade files correctly

5. SUM Tool Overview & Launch

• Introduction to Software Update Manager (SUM)

• SUM directory structure and prerequisites

• Launching SUM and initial configuration

6. SUM Phases & SAP Notes Implementation

• Detailed understanding of SUM phases

• Applying required SAP Notes

• Handling checks, adjustments, and shadow system concepts

7. End-to-End SAP Upgrade Execution

• Running the complete upgrade cycle

• Managing downtime and performance considerations

• Handling upgrade errors and recovery

8. Upgrade Post-Processing

• SPAM / SNOTE activities

• Functional and technical validations

• Cleanup and optimization steps

9. Upgrade Logs & Troubleshooting

• Understanding key SUM and upgrade logs

• Analyzing errors and warnings

• Best practices for troubleshooting upgrades