What is System Switch Upgrade in SAP BC-UPG - Upgrade - General?

SAP Term: System Switch Upgrade

• Component: BC-UPG

• Component Name: Upgrade - General

• Description: Upgrade procedure in which a shadow system is set up with the target release, while the original system is still running with the source release in the same database The shadow system consists of the SAP NetWeaver Application Server tables or SAP Web Application Server tables or SAP Basis tables in older releases and parts of the repository of the original system. Some of the upgrade actions are performed in the shadow system during production operation, which reduces downtime during the upgrade.

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• Key Concepts: 
  System Switch Upgrade is a process in SAP that allows you to upgrade from one version of the software to another without having to perform a full system upgrade. This process is used when the target system is already running the same version of the software as the source system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use System Switch Upgrade, you must first ensure that both the source and target systems are running the same version of SAP. Then, you must export the data from the source system and import it into the target system. Finally, you must perform a post-import check to ensure that all data has been successfully transferred. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When performing a System Switch Upgrade, it is important to ensure that all data is backed up before beginning the process. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all users are logged out of both systems before beginning the upgrade process. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on System Switch Upgrade, please refer to SAP's official documentation on BC-UPG Upgrade - General. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide step-by-step instructions for performing a System Switch Upgrade.