What is verification patch in SAP BC-UPG-OCS - Online Correction Support?

SAP Term: verification patch

• Component: BC-UPG-OCS

• Component Name: Online Correction Support

• Description: Hotfix that resolves issues that are detected during the verification test phase.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A verification patch is a type of patch released by SAP for the BC-UPG-OCS Online Correction Support component. It is used to verify the correctness of a correction that has been applied to the system. The patch contains a set of tests that are run against the system to ensure that the correction has been applied correctly and that it does not cause any unexpected issues.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use a verification patch, you must first download it from the SAP Support Portal. Once downloaded, you must apply the patch to your system. This can be done using the Software Update Manager (SUM) tool or by manually applying the patch. After applying the patch, you must then run the tests contained in the patch to verify that the correction has been applied correctly.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When applying a verification patch, it is important to ensure that all prerequisites for the patch have been met. This includes ensuring that all required software components are up-to-date and that any other necessary steps have been taken prior to applying the patch. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all tests contained in the patch are run successfully before proceeding with any further changes to your system.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on verification patches and how to apply them, please refer to SAP Note 1677982 - Verification Patches for BC-UPG-OCS Online Correction Support. Additionally, for more information on how to use SUM to apply patches, please refer to SAP Note 1677983 - Using Software Update Manager (SUM) for BC-UPG-OCS Online Correction Support.