APO Version

Hello,
we are planning to Upgrade our core system from 4.7 to ECC6.0.
We are currently using a separate APO System with Version SCM4.1.
Is it possible to stay with this APO version or do we have to upgrade it as well?
If we don't have to upgrade: What PlugIns do we need for APO and the core system?
I guess the PI Plug-In for the core system is delivered with ECC6.0 right?
What about APO? What PI Basis Patch / Patchlevel do we need?
Where can I find further information?
Thx in advance,
Matthias

Dear,
The link is 'Integration of SAP R/3 / Enterprise, ERP and SAP Components' -> "SAP APO / SCM" which is in the left side under R/3 plug-in iten.
Note that on SAP ECC 6.0 and subsequent releases will automatically contain ALL integration interfaces that so far have been contained in the SAP R/3 Plug-In and that ensured the technical integration with other SAP Components. The Strategy Change is also well described in SAP Service Marketplace.
Regards,
Lucio

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