Migrating 11.1.2.1 to 11.1.2.3 Classic - Import/Export

Question

Good morning all -
I have exported my 11.1.2.1 .xml file and attempted to import it to my Classic 11.1.2.3 FDM application through the Workbench.  I received an error message:
"3108 - The XML file selected is based on an old schema level (1112100).  A schema level of (1112300) or greater is required for this version of FDM."
The schema upgrade tool seemed to just want to upgrade my FDM application - is there some trick to getting the .XML in the correct shape to import?
Thanks,
Sarah

Answer 1

You cannot import a lower level schema XML into a higher level DB Schema.
To migrate your FDM application from 11.1.2.1. you will need to use <Add Application> to add the 11.1.2.1. application to the 11.1.2.3 enviornment and then run the schema update utility to upgrade the 11.1.2.1. application database to the 11.1.2.3 schema level.
If using Oracle:
Use the Oracle Database Utilities to perform an extract of the Oracle User Schema in the FDM Source Environment to a .dmp file.
Copy the .dmp file from the source environment over to the FDM 11.1.2.3 environment Oracle Database Server.
In the target environment create a new Oracle User/Schema for the FDM application database as well as the corresponding tablespaces that exist in the source Oracle Database Server Environment.**Please refer to the Hyperion FDM DBA Guide for information on recommended tablespaces and tuning parameters for the Oracle Database.  This guide is available on the Oracle Technology Network.
Use the Oracle Database Utilities to import the .dmp file from the source environment into the newly generated user schema in the 11x Oracle Database environment.**Note: This process should be performed by the Oracle Database Administrator.
Step #2: Copy the FDM application directory from the Source FDM environment over to the FDM 11.1.2.3 Environment.
Launch the FDM Workbench Client in the source FDM environment and choose <Add Application> from the application drop down.  Login to the workbench as a power user.
A list of FDM applications will be returned. Highlight the application that is being migrated to the 11x environment and choose modify
The Application Path will be displayed. The share that stores the FDM application directories (\\servername\sharename\appname) will need to be copied to the 11.1.2.3 environment.
Share out the FDM application folder in the 11.1.2.3 environment allowing the FDM service Account full share and NTFS Permissions to the directory.
Step #3: Add the Application to the 11.1.2.3 environment
In the 11.1.2.3 environment launch the workbench client and choose <Add Application>
Login to the workbench with a user from the FDM application that was migrated. The user will have to be a user that could login to the previous environment s application.
Click the Add button when the application screen is returned.
Populate the General tab and Database Tab of the Add Application screen
General Tab: i) Name: FDM application name. This must match the name of the application folder within the application share. (i.e. \\servername\share\app1) would have app1 populated in this field.
ii) Description: FDM application description if necessary
iii) App Path: UNC path to the copied Application directory (i.e. \\servername\share\appname)
iv) App Group: Select the fdm application group from the drop down list that was created in shared services 
Database Tab: i) Select the appropriate OLE DB Provider from the drop down list. OLEDB.ORACLE for Oracle Databases or SQLOLEDB for SQL Server Databases.
ii) Service: Enter the Oracle Service Name for the 11x environment Oracle Database that contains the FDM Application Schema that was imported
Database Server: Name of Microsoft SQL Server Database Server for 11x environment
Database Name: Name of FDM application Database that was restored in the 11x environment
iii) User/Schema: Oracle Database Schema in 11x environment that .dmp file was imported into.
Password: Password of Oracle User/Schema
Step #4: Use Schema Update Utility to Update Application Database to the 11.1.2.3 schema level
Choose Start >Programs > Oracle EPM System > Financial Data Quality Management > Workbench > Schema Update
Choose the Application that has been migrated from the drop down list of applications and login with the native user that was created in shared services and used to add the application. A new screen displaying the application name and the current schema level will be displayed. Click Run to update the application database to the 11.1.2.3 schema level.