ECC 6.0 upgrade and use of IS-Automotive (possible???)

[Former Member]

Hi folks,

Weu2019re currently using SAP 4.6c and IS-MP, plan to upgrade to ECC 6.0 and we want to start using functionality covered by IS-Automotive on ECC 6.0.

Is it possible to use both industry solutions (IS-MP and IS-Automotive) in parallel / on one SAP instance? (Same application server)

Any known implications, questions which should be answered upfront?

Weu2019re in good hope that this is possible, because both (former separate) IS-solutions are included w/ SAP ECC in one SAP ECC-DIMP business function set (industry extension).

Thanks upfront for your replies and comments!

Regards

Andreas

[Former Member]

So with 5 IS solutions combined are they still seen as separate solutions or multiple "Extensions" that can not be activated under ECC 6.0 DIMP, or is this seen as one solution where you can take advantage of say both High tech & A&D functionality where you could not before? I have heard conflicting opinions here

John

[former_member128291]

Dear John,

The Industry Extension ECC-DIMP succeeds the former Add-Ons IS-A, IS-AD,

IS-MP, IS-HT, IS-SW, DI, DIMP, and ECC-DIMP .

Industry extension in the standard system (activated using the Switch

Framework):

As of Release SAP ERP 2005, the SAP ECC-DIMP software is no longer

delivered separately from the standard system, but as part of SAP ERP

central component (SAP ECC) and is called SAP ECC Industry Extension

ECC-DIMP. This means that the ECC-DIMP software is on the system as soon

as SAP ECC is installed. To be able to use ECC-DIMP, it must first be

activated by using a switch. You use the Switch Framework to implement

this activation.

If you still have doubts kindly refer the SAP Note 874473.

Regards,

Abhishek

[Former Member]

Thanks for your clear explanation!

[Former Member]

HI,

I do not think you can activate multiple IS solutions on a single instance.

Regards,

Tajinder

[former_member128291]

Dear Tajinder,

Kindly note that the mentioned ECC-DIMP solution is not just a industry solution but it is an Industry Extension.

For more information kindly refer the SAP Note 874473.

You can only have one active industry extension in a system.

And as i told you before too the Industry Extension ECC-DIMP succeeds the former Add-Ons IS-A, IS-AD, IS-MP, IS-HT, IS-SW, DI, DIMP, and ECC-DIMP.

Regards,

Abhishek Srivastava

SAP Labs India Pvt. Ltd.

[former_member128291]

Dear Andreas,

Kindly note that the ECC-DIMP Solution includes 5 Industry Solutions:

IS Automotive,

IS Aerospace and Defence,

IS High Tech,

IS Enginering & Construction, and

IS Mill Products.

If you activate the DIMP Solution some structures, tables, dynpros, etc. will be enhanced.

Also new table entries will be inserted with Switched BC Set´s during the upgrade.

Furthermore there exist some new transactions and programs.

Please be aware about the restrictions of note 874471.

Before you activate ECC-DIMP, note that it is not possible to deactivate the Industry Extension ECC-DIMP.

You would have to re-install the system to get back to a state without DIMP.

Release Strategy Note 874473 provides more information about the consequences activating ECC-DIMP has for

your ERP system.

874473 - Release strategy for ECC-DIMP as of ECC 6.0

874471 - Additions for installing/activating ECC-DIMP on ECC 6.0

I hope this helps you out.

Regards,

Abhishek