What is Software Update Manager in SAP BC-UPG - Upgrade - General?

SAP Term: Software Update Manager

• Component: BC-UPG

• Component Name: Upgrade - General

• Description: A software logistics tool that controls different kinds of implementation processes, such as upgrading SAP systems, installing enhancement packages, or applying support package stacks.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Software Update Manager (SUM) is a tool used to update SAP software. It is used to apply Support Packages, Enhancement Packages, and other software updates to an SAP system. It is part of the BC-UPG Upgrade - General component of the SAP NetWeaver platform. 
  
  How to use it: 
  SUM can be used to update an SAP system in two ways: online and offline. In online mode, SUM connects directly to the SAP Service Marketplace and downloads the necessary updates. In offline mode, SUM downloads the updates from a local directory or from a remote server. Once the updates have been downloaded, SUM can be used to apply them to the system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using SUM, it is important to ensure that all prerequisites are met before beginning the update process. This includes making sure that all necessary backups have been taken and that any customizations have been documented. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all users are logged out of the system before beginning the update process. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Software Update Manager, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_SUM/latest/en-US.