
To be safe: Install also the x86 versions of the packages.
For example, certain SAP MMC packages or SAP GUI will be still shipped as 32bit applications.
Q: Should I install 32bit packages anymore? (=x86 versions)Ī: It depends on the applications. If you’re sure, for example to never run an older 7.x kernel anymore, you don’t have to install VS 2005 runtime. Which runtime packages should I install in advance?Ī: You can install above runtimes to be prepared to run any SAP application. Q: I am preparing a new Windows OS image for SAP installations. But applications requiring them, will no longer work. Q: Can I uninstall a runtime package? What are the consequences?Ī: You can uninstall any runtime package anytime. Browse the Internet for known issues depending on the Windows version you use. sometimes you get 4 digit error codes during installation, like 1603.
Copy it to a local drive and execute it from there.
do not try to install a vcredist package from an UNC path, example \\server\share. sometimes a reboot is required, otherwise a newer package cannot be installed. In this case: uninstall the package and install the new one. Some older packages block the installation of newer packages. check if there is an older version already installed. check if there is enough free space on the c: drive. Browse the Internet for solutions.Some recommendations (known issues): The package failed to install.Ī:The are many reasons why the installation might fail. Q: During installation, I get an error. Q: How do I get the latest runtime package?. It is usually much older and maybe did not contain critical security patches!
You don’t have to use the vcredist file, which is shipped with the SAP kernel.
Q: Can I download and install the newest package from Microsoft or do I have to use the vcredist package, which will be shipped with the SAP kernel?Ī: You can download and install the latest package from Microsoft. Here are the direct links to install the required runtime packages for SAP operations.