What is Customer-Based Upgrade in SAP BC-UPG - Upgrade - General?

SAP Term: Customer-Based Upgrade

• Component: BC-UPG

• Component Name: Upgrade - General

• Description: A special upgrade procedure that aims to reduce downtime significantly when a customer upgrades a production system. This is achieved by creating an export at the customer site, which replaces the substitution set that is imported in the EU_IMPORT phases.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Customer-Based Upgrade is a feature of the SAP BC-UPG Upgrade - General component that allows customers to upgrade their existing SAP systems to the latest version. This feature allows customers to upgrade their systems without having to purchase a new license or install a new system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use Customer-Based Upgrade, customers must first download the latest version of the SAP BC-UPG Upgrade - General component from the SAP website. Once downloaded, customers can then use the upgrade wizard to upgrade their existing system. The wizard will guide customers through the process of upgrading their system, including downloading and installing any necessary patches and updates. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  Before beginning the upgrade process, it is important to ensure that all necessary prerequisites are met. This includes ensuring that all necessary hardware and software components are up-to-date and compatible with the new version of the SAP BC-UPG Upgrade - General component. Additionally, it is important to back up any important data before beginning the upgrade process. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Customer-Based Upgrade, please refer to the official SAP documentation for the BC-UPG Upgrade - General component. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide step-by-step instructions for upgrading an existing SAP system using Customer-Based Upgrade.