In this screen-cast we will go through the steps required for ST-PI and ST-A/PI installation/upgrade Pre-requisite : We need to execute report RTCCTOOL in SAP to get the required software version information. Why RTCCTOOL ? The RTCCTOOL "Service preparation check" checks the availability of required tools for a SAP service session. Run the report from SE38. The report connects to SAPNet R/3 and fetches a list of recommendations and notes for your system configuration. It checks whether they are implemented successfully and presents a list of missing addons and notes. The list combines all necessary information such as SAP Notes, implementation status, short description & implementation text and transport logs. Helpful procedures regarding service tools before/after upgrade are integrated into the tool and it can provide help for transport implementation. 1.Log into SAP and execute report "rtcctool" via transaction SE38 . ![]() As per the report output , we have to install/upgrade following add-on in our system. ST- A/PI - installation of ST-A/PI 01Q_700. ST-PI - Upgrade ST-PI add-on to support package level 7 for ST-PI 2008_1_700. 2.From SAP market place we will download required files and un-archive them 2.1 Download for ST-A/PI 01Q_700. 2.1.1. Go to https://websmp201.sap-ag.de/installations > Browse Our Download Catalog > Plug-Ins. Now click on the version recommended by rtcctool.(ie ST-A/PI 01Q_700). ![]() ![]() 2.2. Download support packages for level 7 of ST-PI 2008_1_700. 2.2.1. Go to https://service.sap.com/swdc > Browse Our Download Catalog > Plug-Ins and download below highlighted 7 files . ![]() 2.3.Copy all the downloaded files to /usr/sap/trans and and unarchive all of them using SAPCAR utility. ![]() 3.Once you have all the files un-archived. Log into SAP client 000 . 3.1 Go to transaction SPAM - client 000 (Do not use DDIC) and go to Support Package > From Application Server > and press Yes. ![]() 3.2. Now all the required files will be uploaded and you will get below screen. ![]() 4.Deploy ST-A/PI Add-on using SAINT 4.1 Log in to SAP client 000 and execute transaction SAINT. Click on Start button to start the component deployment. Follow the steps as shown in below screenshots all screens are self explanatory. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 4.2 Execute RTCCTOOL report again ,notice the first recommendation - It is to Activate the Digital signature. ![]() ![]() Confirmation of activation. ![]() 4.4 After activation of digital signature you will see Add-on ST-A/PI is green in RTCCTOOL report. ![]() 5. Upgrade ST-PI using SPAM 5.1 Go to SPAM in client 000. Click on Display /Define button to define the queue for the component deployment. Follow the steps as shown in below screenshots all screens are self explanatory. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Above screen confirmed that the ST-PI is upgraded . Now we will continue with RTCCTOOL again to finish the post work for this Add-on. 5.2 Execute RTCCTOOL report again ,notice the first below highlighted recommendation.. ![]() 5.3 As per above recommendation , go to 'Addons&Upgrade' > Execute 'Procedure after addon implementation'. ![]() 5.4 You will get below confirmation screen. ![]() 5.5 Congratulation you have successfully upgraded ST-PI and ST-A/PI components in your ABAP system. RTCCTOOL will show all green now. ![]() Reference : Note 69455 - Service tools for Applications ST-A/PI (ST14, RTCCTOOL, ST12) Note 539977 - Release strategy for add-on ST-PI |