Step 3 − To check directory, use 'pwd' to ensure you are in the same directory. Step 2 − Copy the upgrade files SAPEXEDB.SAR & SAPEXE.SAR files to the new directory at OS level. Step 1 − Create a directory with enough disk space and enter the name of directory. Let us now follow these steps to upgrade the Kernel version − Step 4 − Select the Kernel version and download the files as per the Operating System – Windows, Linux, Solaris, AIX, and HP-UX. Go to Software Downloads.Īll Kernel Versions are available in 64-bit − Step 3 − Go to Support Packages and patches under software downloads.
Step 2 − Go to SAP Support Portal from dropdown → Software Downloads. Step 1 − Open URL - https:\\ and login with SID and password. In UNIX, use disp+work − version to see information on the current Kernel version.įollow these steps to download Kernel from SAP Market Place − To check the status, go to System → Status tab → Other Kernel info To check the current version, use transaction code - SM51 > Go to Release Notes.
exec files replace old executable files in SAP system. It starts and stops application services such as message server, dispatcher, etc. It consists of executable program under the path - '/sapmnt//exe' for UNIX and \usr\sap\SID\SYS\exe\run Windows. Kernel is an executable program that exists between SAP Applications and Operating System.
