SAP R/3 4.6 C to ECC 6.0 Upgrade using CU &UC method- Unicode conversion

Basis Gurus
   I am working on upgrade from R/3 4.6C to ECC 6.0.
ECC 6.0 upgrade completed( still in non Unicode).  Now I am in the process of Unicode conversion.
I have used following methods for the upgrade.
1. Combined Upgrade & Unicode conversion(CU & UC)
2. Resource minimized( as I am doing it in Sandbox).
  As I understand I need to perform the DB export and Import now for the unicode conversion.
  According to the Upgrade document, First I need to run Export using R3load in ECC6.0(Non unicode)
  and then install Unicode system and import the same data file.
  My understanding was, when I choose, Resource minimized, I need to run Export and import
  in the same system.
  Can you please help me , whether I need another Unicode system for import ??
Graham

Hi,
Dont get confused with upg strategy and unicode conversion.
In general Upgrade strategy (either downtime-minimized/resource minimized)
In unicode conversion you have export/import(exp/imp) of data concept
In CU&UC approach you have to do in a streach to complete migrate from old release to new realease ECC 6.00.
Using database independent (sapinst only) or Using database dependent (migration monitor or Distribution monitor)
It can be done in 2 ways.
If you dont have addtional server for unicode conversion
       1)you can either do exp on same hardware and take bakup and do import using the exp dump.
       2)Do exp on one server and prepare your target empty database on another server and complete imp of data.
Hope this is clear.
Regards,
Vamshi.

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