SAP Basis Upgrade Unicode Conversion Presentation
SAP Basis Upgrade Unicode Conversion Presentation
Conversion Project
SAP Basis Perspective - Project
Overview
Project Overview
• The project involves upgrading SAP systems to
NetWeaver 7.40 and converting from non-
Unicode to Unicode. This combined approach
aims to streamline the upgrade process while
ensuring data consistency and global language
support.
SAP Basis Tasks
• 1. Consistency Check for Cluster Tables
• 2. Conversion of Customer-Defined Code
Pages
• 3. Database Maintenance and Optimization
• 4. SPUMG Configuration and Execution
• 5. Database Export and Import
• 6. Shadow System and System Downtime
Phases
• 7. Update and Upgrade Execution
Estimated Project Timeline
• • Preparation Phase: 2-4 weeks
• • Preconversion Phase: 2-3 weeks
• • Upgrade Phase: 3-6 weeks
• • Unicode Conversion Phase: 2-4 weeks
• • Post-Conversion Activities: 1-2 weeks
• • Testing and Validation: 4-6 weeks
• • Go-Live Preparation and Cutover: 1-2 weeks
• • Go-Live and Hypercare: 1-2 weeks
• • Total Estimated Duration: 4-7 months
Relevant SAP Notes for Basis Tasks
• 1. SAP Note 1348055: SDBI_CLUSTER_CHECK
report details
• 2. SAP Note 1077403: Updates for
SDBI_CLUSTER_CHECK
• 3. SAP Note 485455, 511732, 534720: Code
page conversion
• 4. SAP Note 33814: Inconsistencies between
DB and DDIC
• 5. SAP Note 679456: Data maintenance for
large tables
Impact of Adding POC Phase
• Adding a Proof of Concept (POC) phase helps
mitigate risks by validating the upgrade and
conversion process. This phase can take 2-3
months and extend the overall project
timeline to 6-10 months.
• Benefits:
• - Identifies potential issues early
• - Validates the approach and adjusts strategies
• - Improves planning accuracy