Modification Adjustments (SPAU & SPDD)

Dear all,
We are going for ecc6.0 upgrade from 4.7c.
While doing modification adjustments in SPAU & SPDD we thought of doing RESET TO ORIGINAL to all objects.
Customer enhanced more than 20 standard programs. They want their older enhancements as well as new version.
How to approach this situation?
If we give RESET TO ORIGINAL whether the older enhancements will come automatically?
Expecting clear answer please.
Kind Regards.

Hi ,
You should go for Adopt Modifications for Customer enhanced programs or else the Customer enhancements will not get reflected in ECC 6.0.
If you give RESET TO ORIGINAL the older enhancements will not come automatically instead the ECC 6.0 functionality will be there. You have to go for Adopt Modification.If the traffic signal is Green in SPAU and you click on adopt modification the Customer changes will be automatically adjusted.If the traffic signal is Yellow Customer changes will be partially reflected and the remaining one's we have to do manually.If the traffic signal is Red we have to Adopt Modifications manually(i.e we have to compare both versions and copy paste the custom code)
Thanks,
Jay....

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Hi to all and thanks in advance for reading my question.
I need to edit a program, but, when I try to, I get the message "EU 526" that instructs me that the object I'm trying to edit was already changed or enhanced and that this object has a new version imported to the system with a Release upgrade, and this new version was not reconcilied with the new version.
Ideed we have applied a support package and we are correcting a problem that were found in a standard, following a information sent to us from SAP.
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What I need to do in this situation? How can I solve this problem?
Thanks again,
Umberto

Hi
see the doc
What objects will come in SPAU and SPDD?
All the objects which are modified, after tansporting to the current system,
will be listed in SPAU and SPDD. SPDD contains the list of all modified Data Dictionary objects, like tables, dataelements, domains,view...etc. The rest of all the modified repository objects will be listed in SPAU.
What happens to the modifications done in the older version when we upgrade the version? (with Modification assistant and w/o)
After the initial upgrade happens, we have to do adjustments from SPAU/SPDD to maintain or reset the changes. That is, from the list of objects in SPAU/SPDD, you have to either carry forward the changes to the new version, by choosing the option ADOPT CHANGES (available on right click) or RESET TO ORIGINAL (available on right click).
Will they come in these transactions?
Ans: yes, they will be listed in these transactions, after the BASIS updgrade activity.
And what if we apply some patches(Notes) to the system? What is the impact of these patches to the SPAU transaction?
Ans: Patches will be supported by the version upgrade. In case of notes, we have to verify whether these notes are supported by the new version (you can go into http://www.service.sap.com/notes to verify this. Also, we have to analyze whther the code in the note is already incorporated in the new version. In this case you can ignore the chanes choosing RESET TO ORIGINAL option
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Hi Experts,
I´m upgrading 6.00 to EHP4 and it stops and gives the message " interrumped by modification adjustments"
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Hi Jorge,
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Is there a possible way to download the SPAU & SPDD list to local system.
I tried to search the forum but didn't find anything relevant.
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Amit

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Hi guys,
Upon running SPAU/SPDD in client 000, after creating a request for the adjustment, an error occured:
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where USER = user id used when logging
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access to file .... is not permitted.
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Hi,
Looking at the problem description it seems to be an Auth Issue. Inform Basis about the same and in case you are not able to find any clue best way is to take SAP help using OSS message.
In upgrade any time you get stuck and are not sure where to go it is always good to have a word with SAP to make sure that approach we are following is correct.
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Hi
I am going to apply patches to my development system in which it is showing that certain repository and dictionary objects will be modified.
Please tell me whether it is possible to keep the old version of the object as well as the new version?
If I keep the old version during patch application is it possible to go to the new version after applying the patches and vice versa if I keep the new version?
Is it that the SAP system keeps the old versions as well as the new version in the system no matter what option I choose saved in the database?
Kindly treat this as urgent.
Regards
Raghu

When you apply patches the purpose of SPAU/SPDD is to allow you to choose what to do with modified objects. You can revert back to SAP standard ie you over write your changes and accept SAP version of the program or table applied via the patch. Or you can keep your version of the program or table.
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SPAU - SPDD

Hi Experts,
I'm in the middle of an upgrade from ECC 5.0 to ECC 6.0 SR2, and I have some doubts regarding SPAU and SPDD transactions, I have already read the guides but I can find the answer that clear for this: Should I run it before the UPGRADE or is it only AFTER the upgrade is complete ??? Is there any note that answers that so its official I dont have to run it but after the upgrade is complete?
Best Regards,
RT

Hi,
Transaction SPDD allows you to adjust modifications to ABAP Dictionary objects during an upgrade.
Transaction SPAU allows you to adjust programs, function modules, screens, interfaces, documentation, and text elements after an upgrade.
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Do not continue.
Adjust your repostory.
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Besides the adjustments in transaction SPAU your upgrade is completed now and productive operation is possible.All SPAU activities can be performed without SSCR for a period of 14 days after you first entered this phase.Do n o t continue with SAPup if you plan to use the result of the adjustments for any subsequent SAP system.
Exit now and restart SAPup, after SPAU has been finished.
This is all about the SPDD and SPAU.
For more information, on SPDD and SPAU,
use the following link.
https://wiki.sdn.sap.com/wiki/display/HOME/ERP2005+Upgrade
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Modification adjustments during Preprocessing phase in ECC6.0 EHP4 upgrade

Hello All,
We are upgrading our SAP systems from R3 4.7 to ECC 6.0 EHP4 and we are currently in the PreProcessing phase. The upgrade screen has prompted the below message
*You must now include your repository modifications
in the new SAP import.
35 modified objects are found to be adjusted and
0 objects are automatically maintained by import
of an adjustment transport bound to this procedure.
CAUTION: It is impossible to keep these modifications
after you have confirmed this query.
Do you want to make adjustments to ABAP dictionary
objects ?*
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2. When we login to the Shadow Instance we are unable to see any of our custom Z progams and transactions in SE38 and SE93 respectively. Is this an issue or will they be available only after the upgrade?
3. If we create the adjustments to Dictionary objects how do we flag the request for transport in SPDD transaction?
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Hi,
> 1. Can we carry out the modification adjustment now in the SPDD transaction or did we have to complete it in the Configuration Phase?
You have to perform SPDD now.
> 2. When we login to the Shadow Instance we are unable to see any of our custom Z progams and transactions in SE38 and >SE93 respectively. Is this an issue or will they be available only after the upgrade?
SPDD is not for your Z programs. SPDD is for if you have done changed in SAP standard objects. SPDD will show changes that you have done standard object.
> 3. If we create the adjustments to Dictionary objects how do we flag the request for transport in SPDD transaction?
>
Go to SPDD transaction and changes accordingly and add to transport request there. For more information Check SAP note 485741.
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SPAU SPDD Transport Strategy for following Upgrades

Hello All,
We are doing CUUC from 4.7 NUC to ECC 6 Ehp4 UC
After completing our Upgrade from 4.7 NUC to ECC 6 NUC in the original host, I stopped the Upgrade tool at the point when it asks for SPAU adjustements in Post Processing Step, did the Unicode Conversion in which we built the Target ECC 6 UC System in a separate host (host: ecctemp).
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1. The Upgrade Directory and ECC 6 NUC System resides on the first host.2. The Second host(ecctemp) contains only the ECC 6 UC System.
3. We started our SPAU activities in the ECC 6 UC System after CUUC process completed.
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1. I cannot run 'SELECT FOR TRANSPORT' or run the commands as per 68678 in the ECC 6 NUC System as thats where I didnot do SPAU.
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Hi,
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SPAU/SPDD doesnt allow manual changes

Hello Experts,
My customer has a problem during the implementation of a note. whenever he tries to change a view of a webdynpro component he gets an error message
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Hello Kiran,
i checked for the locked notes and unfortunately found none. when i checked the version mgmt of the object, it seems that they have implemented a SP sometime back(21-03-07).
In your previous message, u have mentioned about 'resett to original' option. if i understand it correctly, this
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hi,
Process goes like this.
1. Run Prepare.Complete all the 11 steps successfully.
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Hi all,
we are on verge of upgradtion form 4.6c to ECC 6.00
we have a lot of programs where we have applied oss notes.
Do i need to apply the oss notes in the new version ECC 6.00 too.
How can i know whether SAP has provided the same note modifications in new version i.e ECC 6.00
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hi Swathi,
A typical SAP version version upgrade has two phases:
1 - technical upgrade (installing the new version of SAP and migrating all the current objects to the new system)
2- adjusting the modifications.
SPAU/SPDD comes in the second phase.
Once we install the new version and migrate all the active objects into the new version, you can see the list of modified objects (including OSS note applications) in SPAU and SPDD.
SPDD contains all the data dictionary objects and SPAU the rest.
You need to drill down from SPAU and do a versin comparison with the active version in the existing system (the system with SAP's older version). If you come across changes with OSS notes,
firstly, you need to check in <b>service.sap.com/notes</b> the releases it supports. If it does not support the latest version, you will need to find a replacement note for this and implement the same. Else, if it is supported in the new release, you need to carry forward the changes in previous version to the new version. For this you need only to right click on the object in SPAU and select "adopt changes".
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Sajan Joseph.
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Help required in running SPAU and SPDD transactions for post upgrade

Hi All,
We are doing a system upgrade to EHP1.
We need help in SPAU and SPDD runs and why are they required in upgrade activity.
Kindly respond.
Thanks in advance
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Rashmi

Hi Rashmi,
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Adjustment using SPAU for Objects Without Modification Assistant

Hi
How to adjust Objects under Without Modification Assistant.
For example if there is an issue with custom program or BAPI, do I have to manually edit them and adjust to old version.
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Hi,
Tcode SPAU is for adjusting programs and Function Modules.
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/2e/6d66617d9011d396b60000e82de14a/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw2004s/helpdata/en/60/d6ba7bceda11d1953a0000e82de14a/content.htm
SPAU - for repository Objects Changes
see the doc
SPAU
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http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/c6/068d380be34e6ce10000009b38f842/content.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_46c/helpdata/EN/60/d6ba7bceda11d1953a0000e82de14a/content.htm
Please find below, answers to your questions:
1.What objects will come in SPAU and SPDD?
Ans: All the objects which are modified, after tansporting to the current system,
will be listed in SPAU and SPDD. SPDD contains the list of all modified Data Dictionary objects, like tables, dataelements, domains,view...etc. The rest of all the modified repository objects will be listed in SPAU.
What happens to the modifications done in the older version when we upgrade the version? (with Modification assistant and w/o)
Ans: After the initial upgrade happens, we have to do adjustments from SPAU/SPDD to maintain or reset the changes. That is, from the list of objects in SPAU/SPDD, you have to either carry forward the changes to the new version, by choosing the option ADOPT CHANGES (available on right click) or RESET TO ORIGINAL (available on right click).
Will they come in these transactions?
Ans: yes, they will be listed in these transactions, after the BASIS updgrade activity.
And what if we apply some patches(Notes) to the system? What is the impact of these patches to the SPAU transaction?
Ans: Patches will be supported by the version upgrade. In case of notes, we have to verify whether these notes are supported by the new version (you can go into http://www.service.sap.com/notes to verify this. Also, we have to analyze whther the code in the note is already incorporated in the new version. In this case you can ignore the chanes choosing RESET TO ORIGINAL option
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp2005vp/helpdata/en/2e/6d66587d9011d396b60000e82de14a/frameset.htm
If you have applied any OSS notes to objects in your system, the hot package may overwrite these objects.
SPDD is used to identify dictionary objects
and
SPAU (repository objects), will identify any objects where the hot package is overwriting changes you have made through OSS notes.
You must check all objects identified in SPAU and decide whether you need to reapply the OSS note or reset the code to the original SAP Code.
Also once the changes have been done you would see a green traffic light.
If you double click on the modified object it will show you a split window where on the left you will have the original version and on right the modified version. So you can choose which to keep and which to reject. You may keep the modified version incases where you know that the notes will only be pakages in the next version.
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/2e/6d66647d9011d396b60000e82de14a/frameset.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_47x200/helpdata/en/2e/6d66647d9011d396b60000e82de14a/frameset.htm
http://www.sap-img.com/bc018.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/c6/068d380be34e6ce10000009b38f842/content.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_46c/helpdata/EN/60/d6ba7bceda11d1953a0000e82de14a/content.htm
http://www.sap-img.com/bc018.htm
http://www.sappoint.com/oss/spamspau.html
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/fe/4b284837bf11d5b3bf0050dae02d7c/content.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_webas620/helpdata/en/83/7a18ecde6e11d195460000e82de14a/content.htm
http://64.233.167.104/custom?q=cache:nJasGnXhh4sJ:www.asug.com/client_files/Calendar/Upload/SAP%2520Upgrade%2520Lessons%2520Learned.ppt+spau(SAP)&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=5&ie=UTF-8&client=pub-3723304925932908
Also the following link is very good
http://www.sapgenie.com/basis/starter.htm
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