SAP release notes · LessonBy Ravi M, SAP Trainer, 10 yrs · Published · Updated · SAP S/4HANA 2023 · all levels
SAP ECC
ECC (SAP ERP Central Component) release notes cover the previous-generation ERP, delivered largely through Enhancement Packages (EHPs). They matter for the large installed base still running ECC.
Quick answer
For ECC systems, read EHP and support-package notes before applying them, and activate business functions deliberately (some are irreversible).
Key takeaways
- Enhancement Packages (EHPs) deliver optional new functionality.
- Support Package Stacks deliver fixes and legal changes.
- Business Functions (switchable) activate new capabilities.
- Watch out: ECC is in extended maintenance, so a note about a future release may not apply to you at all.
What changes here
- Enhancement Packages (EHPs) deliver optional new functionality.
- Support Package Stacks deliver fixes and legal changes.
- Business Functions (switchable) activate new capabilities.
- End-of-mainstream-maintenance timelines drive the move to S/4HANA.
How to use them
For ECC systems, read EHP and support-package notes before applying them, and activate business functions deliberately (some are irreversible). Above all, note ECC’s maintenance end dates, they are the key driver for planning the move to S/4HANA.
Common pitfalls
- Upgrading without reading the notes.
- Ignoring deprecations.
- Missing compatibility requirements.
Practice challenge
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Question 1 of 3
Which statement is true of ECC?