Before using SPAM/SAINT always check the SAP note "Known problems with Support Packages in SAP NW (NW RELEASE) AS ABAP for SPAM"
e.g. 1843157 - Known problems with Support Packages in SAP NW 7.40 AS ABAP
Do you plan to apply more SPs ? Downtime is critical for you? In this case the Software update manager (SUM) is a better choice. Please read the SAP note
1803986 - Rules to use SUM or SPAM/SAINT to apply SPs for ABAP stacks
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Import support packages and addon package
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Define queue | Sample how to define an addon queue in SAINT |
| Package attribute | Package attribute of SPs, import condition calculation |
| Support Package Stack | What are Support Package Stacks? Why does SAP recommend import SPSs? |
| ACP package | What is an Attribute Change Package and Why is it Needed |
| Disassemble Package | Disassemble Package and common issues in this phase |
| Test Import | Objects are locked, function module does not fit into a function group... |
| Precheck | Inactive objects exist, confilcts exist... |
| DDIC Import | Importing dictionary objects |
| DDIC Activation | phase explaination and common issues |
| SPDD and SPAU | Modification Adjustment During SPAM/SAINT |
| Distribution | phase explaination and common issues |
| Move Nametab | phase explaination and common issues |
| Main Import | phase explaination and common issues |
| Xpra execution | phase explaination and common issues |
| Reset SPAM | in what kind of situaiton, spam queue can be reset? |
| Downtime optimization | How to reduce runtime of SPAM/Saint |