SAP Support Package Stacks

A set of support packages and patches for a product version that are best implemented together

We recommend the application of support package stacks at least once a year so that all corrections can be implemented. To optimize quality, please note the minimum requirements and apply the support packages and patches specified in the stack together.

About Support Package Stacks

Support package stacks allow you to keep productive applications up to date on a regular basis with a minimal cost of ownership.

The introduction of minimum support package stack levels gives you more flexibility in planning your maintenance activities by reducing the range of possible combinations. Benefits include:

Enhanced quality of single support packages, since other components involved meet specific minimum requirements, so corrections are less complex and of a higher quality
SAP's test activities focus more on the required combinations of support package stacks, improving the quality and compatibility of these combinations
Download pages tailored to stacks simplify downloading the required support packages and patches
Application instructions created for support package stacks reduce the time and effort needed to apply corresponding support packages and patches
Potential problems can be preempted or solved faster, and operating costs can ultimately be reduced

Note that you may need more than the minimum recommendations when realizing upgrade or implementation projects.

The following resources will help you plan ahead:

Schedules for Maintenance Deliveries

Support package stack strategy

Details of support package stack components

SAP Product Versions

SAP product versions are supported by using support package stacks.
Each support package stack is led by a certain component version.
The corresponding support package has a key position within the stack.
Detailed information regarding different product versions can be found here.

Support Package Stack Download

Since the introduction of the SAP Maintenance Planner, the support package stacks can easily be downloaded using this tool. For some older product versions, the calculation and download still is possible via the previous SP stack calculation tool using the direct links mentioned below. Please be aware, that the old tool won't be enhanced anymore.