Applying a Patch Queue

Use

The SAP Patch Manager offers you 2 scenarios for applying patches and/or patch queues:

• Test scenario

Use the Test scenario before actually applying the patch or patch queue to determine if any conflicts or problems arise (for example, repairs that have not been released), or if a modification adjustment is necessary.

The scenario enables you to estimate and perhaps minimize the time and energy needed to apply patches. In this scenario, no data is imported into the system and if an error occurs, you can also continue the process without correcting the error.

You must choose the Test scenario explicitly.

Note that after the Test scenario has run, the patch queue is empty and must defined once again. Furthermore, you must explicitly choose the Standard scenario afterward.

• Standard scenario

In this scenario, the patches in the queue are completely applied. If an error occurs, you can only continue and end the application successfully if the error is corrected.

Requirements

The patch queue is defined.

Procedure

1. To choose the desired scenario, choose Extras ® Settings.
2. Choose the scenario.
3. Choose Patch ® Apply patch queue.

Standard scenario:

This function is also used to resume an aborted patch application.

The status line informs you of the progress of the application and the current steps of the SAP Patch Manager. During the application, you may have to perform a modification adjustment because SPAM deems it necessary (SPDD, SPAU). You must adjust the Dictionary objects (SPDD) immediately, whereas with the Repository objects (SPAU), you have the choice of adjusting them later on ( Modification Adjustment).

The session is blocked while a patch is being applied. To avoid logging on again, open a second session before you apply the patch.