Testing SAP S/4HANA Upgrades and Feature Pack Stacks

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Upgrade test planning checklist

• Identify the update type (release, FPS, SPS) and your exposure: custom code, modifications, integrations.
• Release upgrade: run SAP Readiness Check early; always plan for the mandatory SI-Check (/SDF/RC_START_CHECK).
• Map findings to objects, processes and risk; record a test decision for each relevant finding.
• Plan seven streams: technical, custom code and modifications, functional, integration, security, performance, data validation and sign-off.
• Use the upgrade guide's follow-up activities as the technical checklist; check SDM_MON and job definitions.
• Modifications: SPDD, SPAU, then SPAU_ENH in a matching development system; carry forward by transport.
• Iterate: sandbox, CMD, CMQ, CMP; carry runtimes, runbook, issues and smoke tests forward.
• Plan Data Transition Validation reports with business and auditors during preparation.
• Agree go/no-go criteria early; define fallback and point of no return; confirm restore with SAP ECS.
• Process owners sign their own areas; record risks, fallback and decision-makers.