An upgrade to the newest available version is possible by importing SAP JVM patches using the Java Support Package Manager (JSPM). The JSPM applies these patches as “SAP JVM Support Packages” to the software component “SAP JVM”.After deployment to the file system of the NetWeaver Application Server, there is an automatic replication to each server instance using the sapcpe. In this example, we are going to implement support package stack upgrade from SPS04 to SPS08. Before we begin, you need to download the necessary media files as below, • Software Update Manager (SUM) 1.0 SP09 Patch 2 or higher • The latest SAP Solution Manager 7.1 stack kernel • The latest SAP Solution Manager 7.1 ABAP stack.
An upgrade to the newest available version is possible by importing SAP JVM patches using the Java Support Package Manager (JSPM). The JSPM applies these patches as 'SAP JVM Support Packages' to the software component 'SAP JVM' . After deployment to the file systemof the NetWeaver Application Server, there is an automatic replication to each server instance using the sapcpe program.
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In short, applying an SAP JVM patch takes the following steps:
- Download the SAP JVM patch from the SAP Support Portal. E.g., for SAP NetWeaver 7.3, navigate along the following path: https://service.sap.com/patchesSupport Packages and Patches - Browse our Download CatalogSAP NetWeaver and complementary productsSAP NETWEAVERSAP NETWEAVER 7.3Entry by ComponentApplication Server JavaSAP JVM 6.1Choose your platform, e.g. Windows Server on IA64 64bit .The file name looks like SAPJVM6_XX-YYYYYYYYY.SAR, choosing the highest available patch level is recommended.
- Log on as <sid>adm.
- Copy the patch in the inbox of the JSPM The default inbox directory is defined by profile parameter DIR_EPS_ROOT.
- Start JSPM and logon as Administrator. Start the process with the following command:
- Windows: <drv:>usrsap<SID><INSTANCE><NR>j2eeJSPMgo.bat
- Unix: /usr/sap/<SID>/<INSTANCE><NR>/j2ee/JSPM/go
- In the Select Package Type screen, choose Single Support Packages and Patches (advanced use) and choose Next .
- In the Specify Queue screen, you should be able to see the target patch level for the SAP JVM and it should be higher than the patch level of the current version. Deselect all patches you don't want to install and choose Next .
- In the Check Queue screen, you see the patches you have selected. If you agree, choose Next .CautionThe Application Server Java will be stopped. In case of an ABAP/Java double stack system, the ABAP system will be stopped, too.
- After the queue has been deployed, you get the Completed screen where the status of the SAP JVM should show DEPLOYED .
- Choose Exit to finish the patch procedure.