SAP release notes · LessonBy Ravi M, SAP Trainer, 10 yrs · Published · SAP S/4HANA 2023 · all levels
NetWeaver
NetWeaver release notes cover the classic application-server platform underpinning many SAP products (ECC, BW, PI/PO). They cover platform features, support packages and compatibility.
Quick answer
For NetWeaver-based products, read the platform release/support-package notes alongside the application’s.
Key takeaways
- ABAP/Java platform features and enhancements.
- Support Package Stacks with fixes and legal changes.
- Compatibility (database, OS, Java) requirements.
- Watch out: Upgrading without reading the notes.
What changes here
- ABAP/Java platform features and enhancements.
- Support Package Stacks with fixes and legal changes.
- Compatibility (database, OS, Java) requirements.
- Relevance to products built on NetWeaver (ECC, BW, PI/PO).
How to use them
For NetWeaver-based products, read the platform release/support-package notes alongside the application’s. Although S/4HANA uses an evolved foundation, the NetWeaver ABAP heritage persists, so its notes remain relevant to many existing systems.
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 NetWeaver?
Frequently asked questions
What does the term NetWeaver refer to in SAP?
NetWeaver release notes cover the classic application-server platform underpinning many SAP products (ECC, BW, PI/PO). They cover platform features, support packages and compatibility.
What is worth remembering about NetWeaver in practice?
For NetWeaver-based products, read the platform release/support-package notes alongside the application’s.
What is another point to note about NetWeaver?
ABAP/Java platform features and enhancements. Support Package Stacks with fixes and legal changes. Compatibility (database, OS, Java) requirements.
What tends to go wrong with NetWeaver?
Upgrading without reading the notes. Ignoring deprecations. Missing compatibility requirements.