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SAP NetWeaver: Homogeneous System Copy with Offline Backup EL Netweaver. Target SAP system is required to be installed on the same operating system and the same database system as the source sap system. A system copy should be performed in order to set up a test, demo, training or standby system in enterprise landascape.

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SAP NetWeaver: Homogeneous System Copy with Offline Backup EL Netweaver. Target SAP system is required to be installed on the same operating system and the same database system as the source sap system. A system copy should be performed in order to set up a test, demo, training or standby system in enterprise landascape.

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SAP NetWeaver: Homogeneous System Copy with Offline Backup


Posted on October 15, 2011 Rate This Homogeneous System Copy is a procedure to copy the contents of database from source system to target SAP system. Target SAP system is required to be installed on the same operating system and the same database system as the source SAP system with no patch and version difference. Homogeneous system copy with offline backup of source system is an optimum procedure to perform system copy with minimal downtime. Why we need System Copy It is recommended to make a system copy in order to set up a test, demo, training or standby system in enterprise landascape. Upgrade should be performed in a test system first. This will help to identify customer-specific problems which might result from modifications. Procedure Use below mentioned procedure to perform Offline Homogeneous System Copy. Disclaimer: I am not a basis consultant but I performed following procedures and these excerpts are based on my experience and work ing smoothly. 1. Usage of brback up command Generate Control file using sql alter database query alter database back up controlfile to trace;
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As a result of this command, it generates an .trc file under user trace directory under /Oracle/<SSID>/saptrace/usertrace/. Copy the file to another location and rename it to control.sql. Remove all the comments from the control file and replace the statement as: CREATE CONTROLFILE REUSE SET DATABASE <target SID> RESETLOGS ARCHIVELOG Replace source SID with target SID, and change the file system locations according to the target system. Generate backup files brback up -b -c -d disk -m all -t offline -u system/******** Backup files will be generated under /Oracle/<SSID>/sapbackup/. 2. Usage of brrestore command Clear all the files from /Oracle/<subfolders>/ Copy the backup folder contents in to target systems backup folder. Copy the control file generated from source system to the following location in target system. /Oracle/<TSID>/sapreorg/ Restore from backup brrestore -c -d disk -m all -u system/********

3. Connect to sql plus, and use the flowing: sqlplus /nolog connect / as sysdba @control.sql shutdown startup alter database open resetlogs shutdown startup 4. Create r3trans.log using r3trans -d Path: C:\Documents and Settings\<SID>adm\ 5. Create Users create user OPS$<SERVER NAME>\SAPSERVICE<SID> default tablespace system temporary tablespace psaptemp identified externally; Note: Keep all the table and usernames in caps letters: 6. Grant all PRIVILEGES TO BOTH USERS

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Grant all privileges to OPS$<SERVER NAME>\SAPSERVICE<SID>; or GRANT SELECT, UPDATE ON SAPUSER TO OPS$<SERVER NAME>\SAPSERVICE<SID>; SELECT GRANTED_ROLE FROM DBA_ROLE_PRIVS WHERE GRANTEE = OPS$<SERVER NAME>\<SID>ADM; SELECT GRANTED_ROLE FROM DBA_ROLE_PRIVS WHERE GRANTEE = OPS$<SERVER NAME>\SAPSERVICE<SID>; Eg. grant connect to OPS$<SERVER NAME>\<SID>ADM; grant sapdba to OPS$<SERVER NAME>\<SID>ADM; grant resource to OPS$<SERVER NAME>\<SID>ADM; 7. Create database table as follows or refer SAP Note 0000400241 create table OPS$<SERVER NAME>\<SID>ADM.SAPUSER as select * from OPS$SERVER17\ER1ADM.SAPUSER; 8. Look Synonym table for SAPSERVICE<SID> user SELECT OWNER, TABLE_OWNER, TABLE_NAME FROM DBA_SYNONYMS WHERE SYNONYM_NAME=SAPUSER; 9. Create Synonym table for SAPSERVICE<SID> user CREATE SYNONYM OPS$<SERVERNAME>\SAPSERVICE<SID>.SAPUSER FOR OPS$<SERVER NAME>\<SID>ADM.SAPUSER; 10. Check for the user account status: select username, account_status from dba_users; 11. To Unlock user account alter user SAPSR3 account unlock; 12. Check/Verify logon attempt limit SELECT LIMIT FROM DBA_PROFILES WHERE PROFILE = DEFAULT AND RESOURCE_NAME = FAILED_LOGIN_ATTEMPTS; 13. Change the profile type to unlimited:
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ALTER PROFILE DEFAULT LIMIT FAILED_LOGIN_ATTEMPTS UNLIMITED; 14. Configure SAP ECC Apply license in new system created on target system. Logon to SAP R/3, go to tcode: se06 and select Database copy or migration and execute Post installation processing. [Note: Change all the source system objects to target system objects as asked] Delete old TMS configuration and make new configuration for TMS via tcode: STMS. Troubleshooting Look for ABAP work processes as dev_w0, dev_w1 etc at D:\usr\sap\

<SID>\DVEBMGS05\work Additional commands for reference * select username, account_status from dba_users; #sqlplus / as sysdba; SQL> CREATE USER OPS$<SID>ADM IDENTIFIED BY <NEW_PASS> ; SQL> GRANT CONNECT, RESOURCE TO OPS$<SID>ADM; SQL> DROP TABLE OPS$<SID>ADM.SAPUSER; SQL> CREATE TABLE OPS$<SID>ADM.SAPUSER (USERID VARCHAR2(256), PASSWD VARCHAR2(256)); SQL> INSERT INTO OPS$<SID>ADM.SAPUSER VALUES (SAPR3, NEW_PASSWORD); SQL> ALTER USER SAPR3 IDENTIFIED BY <NEW_PASSWORD>; SQL> ALTER DATABASE RENAME GLOBAL_NAME TO <TSID>; Let us k now for no obligation consulting assistance. Leave your comments for feedback or discussion.

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This entry was posted in SAP NetWeaver, SAP NetWeaver Administration and tagged homogeneous copy, offline backup, sap administration, sap basis, SAP NetWeaver, SAP NetWeaver Consulting, system copy by Mandeep Virk. Bookmark the permalink [http://elnetweaver.wordpress.com/2011/10/15/sap-netweaver-homogeneous-systemcopy-with-offline-backup/] .
4 THOUGHTS ON SAP NETWEAVER: HOMOGENEOUS SYSTEM COPY WITH OFFLINE BACKUP

majamil on March 21, 2012 at 11:04 AM said:

superb doc.

Mandeep Virk on March 21, 2012 at 5:26 PM said:

Majamil,

Thank you for your feedback. Mandeep Virk


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S. Ram on March 21, 2012 at 1:32 PM said:

Useful tips Do you have similar procedure for system copy using the import/export method. If yes, please share.

Mandeep Virk on March 21, 2012 at 5:30 PM said:

Hi Ram, I do not have artifacts for system copy using import/export procedure. I am not a basis person but given facts and tips worked for me in a crucial assignment. Hence i shared my findings and experience. Glad you liked it. Thanks Mandeep Virk

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