Motivation and support strategy

SAP Software Logistics is working continuously on improving the processes for applying Support Packages and
component patches. Tools like Java Support Package Manager (JSPM) and Software Update Manager (SUM) are well
known by technical administrators today.
SUM functionality has been gradually extended to offer better security, supportability and scenario coverage. As a
result, all Java maintenance scenarios are now adopted by SUM. By introducing the tool unification approach, end
users benefit from the same user experience known from SAP enhancement package installations and release
upgrades.
JSPM is in a ramp-down phase since January 2013 and will reach end of support in Q3 2014. The following table
represents the tool support schedule:
JSPM

Q1 2013

Q2 2013

Q3 2013

Q4 2013

Q1 2014

Q2 2014

Q3 2014

7.0x
7.1x
7.3x
7.40 (or
higher)
Supported
Limited support - no fixes and enhancements for JSPM will be provided
No support
It is strongly recommended to use Software Update Manager for all Java maintenance scenarios.
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Overview: SAP NetWeaver SPs in which JSPM is disabled

Software Update Manager is strongly recommended to be used for maintaining the Java stack of SAP NetWeaverbased systems. JSPM remains a component of SAP NetWeaver Java stack and is operational for existing versions up
to the following Support Package levels:
SAP NetWeaver 7.0 SP30, 7.01 SP15, 7.02 SP15, 7.03 SP11
SAP NetWeaver 7.1 SP18, 7.11 SP13
SAP NetWeaver 7.3 SP11, 7.31 SP07
SAP NetWeaver 7.4 SP03

Attempts to run the JSPM startup script in the listed (or higher) versions, will lead to this console message:

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Comparison JSPM vs SUM

SUM

JSPM

YES

YES

++

YES

NO

HANA DB support

YES

NO

Support for secured sapcontrol web services

YES

NO

Applying Java patches and SPs on dual-stack systems

YES

YES

Checking content authenticity (SAP digital signature)

YES

NO

Dual-stack system maintenance (simultaneous ABAP/Java updates)

YES

NO

SAPJVM4 support

YES

NO

Wily Introscope Agent support

YES

NO

stack.xml usage for valid setups (incl. Kernel update)

Extensive checks upfront (Kernel, DB, tool versions, free space, OS
permission, necessary notes, certified HA)
SAPHOSTAGENT update
Supportability & Troubleshooting

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