KB 57 (ABAP): Upgrading from PowerConnect v4X to v5X Dependencies

Category: Information

Priority: Normal

Platform: ABAP

Version: 1 from 23.03.2021

Description

PowerConnect 5.X can be installed on the top of an existing version. Doing so will replace the existing 4.X version. The only requirement when doing this is to ensure that you install v5.X and at the same time, as part of the installation process install a patch level equal to or higher than the currently installed version. The below diagram shows the patch equivalent levels.  

Important Note: You must install the v5.0 installation package and the patch at the same time in SAINT. 

4.18 = 5.00 

4.19 = 5.01 

4.20 = 5.02 

These are valid upgrade paths:

This is NOT a valid upgrade path

Product version

Product

From

To

PowerConnect [NW,S4HANA,S4HANA Cloud]

[Affected version from]

[Affected version to]

[SAP product version]

Product

Component

From

To