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SAP Note

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Symptom

SAP supports Oracle Solaris 11 starting May 2012. Please look at the PAM (Product AvailabilityMatrix) for further details of specific products.

Other Terms

Oracle Solaris 11, Solaris SPARC, Solaris X64, Solaris X86_64, Oracle Database, SAP MaxDB Database

Reason and Prerequisites

This note describes the prerequisites and necessary steps for already shipped SAP Products to run onOracle Solaris 11 for SPARC and X64 platform

Solution

This note does not replace the installation guideline for SAP software or the installation guidelinefor Oracle Solaris. This note deals only with points that affect the combination of operatingsystem, hardware, database software and SAP software.

Please ensure that the following prerequisites are fulfilled

1. Operating System requirements

Software prerequisites for SAP on Oracle Solaris 11 can be found in SAP note 1797712"Solaris software prerequisites for SAP on Oracle Solaris 11"

Use resource controls as described in SAP note 724713 "Parameter settings for OracleSolaris 10 and above".

2. Java Virtual Machine

The vendor JDK is only supported for installation and has to be replaced by SAP JVMfor productive use.

For further information please view the following SAP Notes

l Note 1555341 Downloading SAP JVM Switch Tool and SAPJVM 4

l Note 1495160 SAP JVM as replacement for Partner JDKs 1.4.2

l Note 1665953 SAP JVM Switch Tool Composite Note

3. SAP Components

a) SAP Kernel

Oracle Solaris 11 is only supported with SAP Kernel 720_EXT or higher. It isalso supported with 640_EX2.

Please view the following SAP Notes on how to use the downward compatibleKernel(DCK) 720_EXT:

¡ Note 1636252 Installing a 7.20 kernel in SAP Web AS 7.00/7.01/7.10/7.11

¡ Note 1553301 7.20 EXT Kernel - Usage

¡ Note 1629598 SAP Kernel 720 will replace older kernel versions

¡ Note 1633731 Usage of the 7.20 Downward-Compatible Kernel

1669684 - SAP on Oracle Solaris 11

Version 8 Validity: 10.10.2013 - active Language English (Master)

Released On 14.10.2013 14:18:33

Release Status Released for Customer

Component BC-OP-SUN SUN Solaris

Priority Recommendations / Additional InfoCategory Installation information



l Installation with ABAP Stack

For a system with ABAP stack the installation can be done with the originallyprovided Kernel DVD.

¡ Symptom: Shortdump: Transaction SICK failed

Solution: This shortdump can be ignored during installation Replace the Kernelwith an actual 720_EXT Kernel or 640_EX2 after installation.

l Java and Dual Stack installation process

¡ Products based on NW 7.0x x=0,1 and NW 7.1x x=0,1

create a local copy of Kernel CD and replace the original Kernel archives withan actual version from SAP Service Marketplace like described inNote 1696716 "Creating a modified Solaris kernel medium". Patch to 720_EXT after

installation.

¡ Products based on NW 7.0, NW 7.20 and NW 7.30

An actual 720_EXT Kernel and the newest SAP JVM can be provided during theinstallation process.

Please do the following - Download the newest version of Kernel 720_EXT and SAP JVM 6.1 from SMP.- Choose installation type "Custom" in SAPInst and provide Kernel(SAPEXE,

SAPEXEDB, igs, igshelper) during installation- use SAP JVM 6.1 with build 6.1.034 or higher (SPARC only)- Do not provide the 720_EXT version of SAPDIAGNOSTICSAGENT Update the SMD agent

after Installation as described in Note: 1671843 - Installing the SMD agent using 720_EXT kernel

a) SAPInst

The following problems can occurr during installation:

l General SAPInst Symptom: SAPInst stops with the following error:

An unexpected error has been detected by SAP Java Virtual Machine Internal Error(interpreter.cpp:358), pid=1513, tid=2 Error: guarantee(codelet_size > 0 <(>&<)>& (size_t)codelet_size 2*K,"not enough space for interpreter generation") Manually execution of command java -version for SAP JVM 6 in installation directory writes a core file.

Solution: Patching SAPINST In some cases SAPINST fails during start or terminates abnormally and needs to be

patched. Please refer to and proceed according to note 929929 for information about where todownload SAPINST patches and how to apply them.

More information can be found in SAP Note 1642749 SAP JVM 6.1 Patch Collection 29 (build6.1.034)

l Java and Dual Stack Instance start problems:

Startup Framework (jcontrol, jlaunch, jcmon, jspm)

¡ Symptom: Error during a Java or Double Stack installation in the step of the Java usercheck/creation. The actual provided Startup Framework does not support Solaris 11 and doesnot start.[Thr 1] *** ERROR => OS release SunOS 5.11 11.0 sun4u is not supported with thisstartup framework (700) [jstartxx_mt. 4389]

For Rel. 6.40: The description how to upgrade the J2EE Engine Startup Framework you can find

in SAP note 710914.For Rel. 700, 701, 710 and 711 Make a local copy of the given Kernel Media and replace the provided Kernel

with the most recent patch level of the KernelFor Rel 702, 720, 730 Choose "Custom" in window "Parameter Settings" for the Central instance. In

window "SAP System Archives" provide 720_EXT versions for SAP Kernel, IGS, IGS Helper and newest SAPJVM 6.1.

For the SMD instance provide only the newest SAP JVM 6.1 For Product 703, 731 No action required

Problems which require a actual SAPInst from SMP: Startup Framework (SAPJVM, SAP JVM 6.1) An unexpected error has been detected by SAP Java Virtual Machine: Internal

Error (interpreter.cpp:358), pid=6569, tid=2 Error: guarantee(codelet_size > 0 <(>&<)>& (size_t)codelet_size > *K,"not enough space for interpreter generation")

4. SAPup (Upgrade) / SUM (Upgrade / EHP Installation)

The SAP upgrade pathes on Oracle Solaris 11 will be limited to SAP target releaseswhich were initially released with a SAP Kernel 720_REL/720_EXT or higher.

For this upgrade or EHP Installation you have to create an Upgrade Stack and and aXML-File with SAP Solution Manager containing the Kernel 720_EXT.

You can ignore the warning:

l WARNING: OS version 5.11 out of range (too high)

If this version is released for the downward compatible kernel you are using, please



ignore this warning. If not, ask SAP for an individual release of your configuration. Do notcontinue before SAP supports your configuration.

a) SAPup (Upgrade)

Upgrade: note 1626284 has to be checked, if SUM 1.0 SP04 or upgrade masterhave to be used.

If the upgrade Package contains a Kernel DVD 720 you have to set a link fromdirectory <upgradePath>/exe to <upgradePath>exenew. The following steps have to be performed afterupgrade module "Extraction":

¡ mv <putdir>/exe <putdir>/exe_do_not_use

¡ ln -s <putdir>/exenew <putdir>/exe

Symptom: STARTUP failed

Solution: 1708424 Upgrade fails on startup with SAPJVM 6.1.00.6 error

b) Software Update Manager SUM (Upgrade / EHP Installation)

Only Update-tool SUM 1.0 SP4 (and higher) is supported.

5. Database

a) Oracle Database

Oracle Database is supported on Oracle Solaris 11 with version 11.2.0.3 andhigher.

Oracle Instant Client version has to be 11.2.0.3 or higher.

¡ Please follow Note 1642058 on how to adapt SAPInst for Installation with Oracle InstantClient 11.2.0.3

¡ Raw Devices are not supported for Oracle Database 11.2.

¡ For 640 based installations have to be done with Oracle Instant Client 10.2 and need to bechanged to Oracle Instant Client version 11.2.0.3 or higher after installation. Moreinformation on how to update the Oracle Instant Client can be found in Note 819829 and

1431794.

b) SAP MaxDB database versions for Oracle Solaris 11

l SAP MaxDB supports Oracle Solaris 11 with Version 7.8 for Products based on

¡ SAP Basis 6.40 or lower

¡ SAP Basis 70x where x = 0, 1, 2

¡ SAP Basis 7.1x where x = 0, 1

The minimum Version of SAP MaxDB 7.8 is 7.8.2.26

l Version 7.9.7.10 and higher for Products based on

¡ SAP Basis 7.31

Almost all products based on 6.40, 7.0* or 7.1* were originally released withMaxDB 7.6 or 7.7. Therefore, you must perform the installation or system copy with the originallyreleased MaxDB version.

¡ MaxDB 7.6 no minimum patchlevel required for installation

¡ MaxDB 7.7.6 the minimum Version is 7.7.06.11. See Note 936973 "Manually create a MaxDB orliveCache CD".

Perform a Database update to MaxDB 7.8 after installation or system copy onOracle Solaris 11. For more information about the procedure, see one of the following SAP notes:

¡ 1466917 MaxDB 7.8: Installation/System Copy based on SAP Kernel 6.40

¡ 1469675 MaxDB 7.8: Installation/System Copy based on SAP Kernel 7.0*

¡ 1478170 MaxDB 7.8: Installation/System Copy based on SAP Kernel 7.1*



l Symptom: An installation with SAP MaxDB 7.7.6 fails in Phase "Install database server software"with error: dbmcli: symbol _pthread_setspecific: referenced symbol not found

Solution: Proceed as described in Note 936973

l Symptom: A SAP MaxDB installation with Raw Devices fails with the following error message:WARNING[E] [sysxcspecf.cpp:51] CSySpecialFileImpl::getSize() FSH-00008 A system error occurredwhen executing function read_vtoc(). Returned index out of range.

Solution: for NW 7.0x based Installation:

¡ Patch SAPINST according to Note 929929 "Latest SAPinst Patch"

Solution for 6.x based Installation:

¡ Install on File-System or use Raw Devices with UFS filesystem

6. Limitations and additional requirements

For Solaris software prerequisites for SAP on Oracle Solaris 11 please check SAP note1797712

Validity

References

This document refers to:

SAP Notes

This document is referenced by:

SAP Notes (23)

Software Component From Rel. To Rel. And Subsequent

SAP_BASIS 620 640

700 702

710 730

731 731

740 740

1848918 SAP System Copy on Oracle Solaris with Oracle Database

1797712 Solaris software prerequisites for SAP on Oracle Solaris 11

1780404 NW720/NW730/NW731 ADS problem on Solaris 11

1707141 Diagnostics Agent - How to upgrade SAP Kernel

1696716 Creating a modified Solaris kernel medium

1693680 Running SAP Software on Oracle SuperCluster

1671843 Installing the SMD agent using 720_EXT kernel

1665953 SAP JVM Switch Tool Composite Note

1642058 Adapt SAPInst Oracle Client 11.2.0.x 1638356 Additional information about BR*Tools Version 7.20 EXT

1636252 Installing a 7.20 kernel in SAP Web AS 7.00/7.01/7.10/7.11

1633731 Usage of the 7.20 Downward-Compatible Kernel

1629598 SAP Kernel 720 will replace older kernel versions

1617188 SAP Software and Oracle Exalogic

1469675 MaxDB 7.8: Inst./System Copy based on SAP Kernel 7.00/7.01

1431800 Oracle 11.2.0: Central Technical Note

1431793 Oracle 11.2.0: Upgrade Scripts

1368413 Inst. 7.20/7.12 - Diagnostics Agent installation

822239 FAQ: SAP MaxDB interfaces

819829 Oracle Instant Client Installation and Configuration on Unix

724713 Parameter Settings for Oracle Solaris 10 and above

649814 Updating the SAP MaxDB/liveCache client software

498036 Overview note: Installing SAP MaxDB/liveCache versions

1638356 Additional information about BR*Tools Version 7.20 EXT



1642058 Adapt SAPInst Oracle Client 11.2.0.x

1780404 NW720/NW730/NW731 ADS problem on Solaris 11

1671843 Installing the SMD agent using 720_EXT kernel

1431793 Oracle 11.2.0: Upgrade Scripts

1431800 Oracle 11.2.0: Central Technical Note

724713 Parameter Settings for Oracle Solaris 10 and above

1617188 SAP Software and Oracle Exalogic

1368413 Inst. 7.20/7.12 - Diagnostics Agent installation

1665953 SAP JVM Switch Tool Composite Note

1797712 Solaris software prerequisites for SAP on Oracle Solaris 11

498036 Overview note: Installing SAP MaxDB/liveCache versions

1693680 Running SAP Software on Oracle SuperCluster 1696716 Creating a modified Solaris kernel medium

649814 Updating the SAP MaxDB/liveCache client software

1707141 Diagnostics Agent - How to upgrade SAP Kernel

819829 Oracle Instant Client Installation and Configuration on Unix

822239 FAQ: SAP MaxDB interfaces

1469675 MaxDB 7.8: Inst./System Copy based on SAP Kernel 7.00/7.01

1629598 SAP Kernel 720 will replace older kernel versions

1633731 Usage of the 7.20 Downward-Compatible Kernel

1848918 SAP System Copy on Oracle Solaris with Oracle Database

1636252 Installing a 7.20 kernel in SAP Web AS 7.00/7.01/7.10/7.11

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