This Release Information Note (RIN) contains information and references to notes for applying Support Package (SP)

Stacks of SAP Enhancement Package 7 for SAP ERP 6.0.

Note: This SAP Note is subject to change. Listed below are points to keep in mind:
GENERAL INFORMATION
Read this note completely BEFORE applying SP Stacks of SAP Enhancement Package 7 of SAP ERP 6.0 and follow
the instructions given below.

Check this note for changes on a regular basis. All changes made after release of a Support Package (SP) Stack
are documented in section "Changes made after Release of SP Stack <xx>".
You will find general information about SP Stacks on SAP Service Marketplace at http://service.sap.com/spstacks.
Be informed that all corrective Software Packages, including Support Package Stacks, released after April 2, 2007,
are available exclusively through the Maintenance Optimizer in SAP Solution Manager. For more information about
the Maintenance Optimizer, see SAP Service Marketplace athttp://service.sap.com/solman-mopz.
SAP strongly recommends using SAP Solution Manager to identify & implement the required SPs. The Solution
Manager - Maintenance Optimizer(MOPz) provides you with the option to automatically calculate the
recommended SPs levels and add them to your download basket. It provides you with a combined import queue
that includes the Enhancement Package SPs as well as the required SAP ERP 6.0 SP Stack components.
SPAM Update - We strongly recommend that you apply the latest version of the Support Package Manager before
you apply any other Support Packages.

SPAM Updates are available on the download page for the SP Stack or on SAP Service Marketplace
at http://service.sap.com/patches -> Support Packages and Patches -> SAP Support Packages in Detail -->
ABAP Support Package Manager --> Download the Support Package Manager for your release. For additional
information, see the initial screen of transaction SPAM, choose the 'i' icon (online documentation: help ->
application help).
When you import components using the Support Package Manager, ensure that no system activities occur in
parallel and no background jobs are running.
Read the restrictions for scenarios in:

SAP ERP 6.0 Enhancement packages in SAP note 998833

SAP ERP 6.0 in SAP note 852235
ERP 6.0 DFPS Defense Forces & Public Security in SAP note 1410106
Installation and Upgrade Information

Upgrades are possible from any Support Package level of the supported start release. It is not necessary to apply a
higher Support Packages on the start release. An overview about the upgrade paths can be found in the PAM.
You can find information about browser support in SAP note 1853989.
You want to upgrade from SAP ERP 2004 to EHP7 FOR SAP ERP 6.0 please see SAP note 1742750.
For the required component versions, see SAP Note 1818596.
Technical Usages - You can select the Technical Usages required to install or upgrade your solution. For more
information, see SAP note 1818596.
You want to additionally install the Java components SAP-UCES or IS-R-SRS on an ERP Java system, please see
SAP Note 1898253
Additional Information on upgrading to EHP7 for SAP ERP 6.0 can be found in SAP note 1771467
Make sure to check the SAP NetWeaver Upgrade Master Guide of the SAP NW upgrade target release if you are
planning a NetWeaver upgrade. It contains specific information about SAP NetWeaver prerequisites, upgrade

paths and upgrade dependencies. You find the guides for the SAP NetWeaver Platform on the SAP Help Portal
at help.sap.com/netweaver .