# SUSE Linux license migration **URL:** \ **Category:** SLES SAP Applications\ **Created:** [June 26, 2018, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/suse-linux-license-migration/32605 "2018-06-26T10:21:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Arunapbss](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Arunapbss](https://forums.suse.com/u/Arunapbss)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2018, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/suse-linux-license-migration/32605/1 "2018-06-26T10:21:26Z")
Hi, We are a SAP B1 partner and one of our client has purchased a Dell server with SUSE Linux enterprise factory installed. 605-BBHZ SLES, 1-2 Socket, 3yr Subscription Licensing, Physical 1 634-BDLW SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11.4,Factory Install, Requires License & Subscription Selection 1 Can we upgrade or migrate this product to SUSE Linux Enterprise for SAP B1 HANA. Please advise us. If yes how we can do it? Aruna. ---
**Author:** ![smflood](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forums.suse.com/smflood/32/10576_2.png) [@smflood](https://forums.suse.com/u/smflood)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2018, 1:40pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/suse-linux-license-migration/32605/2 "2018-06-26T13:40:57Z")
On 26/06/18 08:24, Arunapbss wrote: [color=blue] > We are a SAP B1 partner and one of our client has purchased a Dell > server with SUSE Linux enterprise factory installed. > > 605-BBHZ > SLES, 1-2 Socket, 3yr Subscription Licensing, Physical 1 > 634-BDLW > SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11.4,Factory Install, Requires License & > Subscription Selection 1 > > Can we upgrade or migrate this product to SUSE Linux Enterprise for SAP > B1 HANA. Please advise us. If yes how we can do it?[/color] Yes it’s possible to convert\* a server running SLES11 SP4 to SLES for SAP Applications 11 SP4 without reinstalling it - please see TID 7016707[1]. \*I prefer to use the term “convert” since migration sounds like you’re moving from one piece of hardware (physical or virtual) to another. HTH. ## [1] [https://www.suse.com/support/kb/doc/?id=7016707](https://www.suse.com/support/kb/doc/?id=7016707) Simon SUSE Knowledge Partner * * * ## If you find this post helpful and are logged into the web interface, please show your appreciation and click on the star below. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Arunapbss](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Arunapbss](https://forums.suse.com/u/Arunapbss)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2018, 10:50am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/suse-linux-license-migration/32605/3 "2018-06-28T10:50:37Z")
[QUOTE=smflood;53193]On 26/06/18 08:24, Arunapbss wrote: [color=blue] > We are a SAP B1 partner and one of our client has purchased a Dell > server with SUSE Linux enterprise factory installed. > > 605-BBHZ > SLES, 1-2 Socket, 3yr Subscription Licensing, Physical 1 > 634-BDLW > SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11.4,Factory Install, Requires License & > Subscription Selection 1 > > Can we upgrade or migrate this product to SUSE Linux Enterprise for SAP > B1 HANA. Please advise us. If yes how we can do it?[/color] Yes it’s possible to convert\* a server running SLES11 SP4 to SLES for SAP Applications 11 SP4 without reinstalling it - please see TID 7016707[1]. \*I prefer to use the term “convert” since migration sounds like you’re moving from one piece of hardware (physical or virtual) to another. HTH. ## [1] [https://www.suse.com/support/kb/doc/?id=7016707](https://www.suse.com/support/kb/doc/?id=7016707) Simon SUSE Knowledge Partner * * * If you find this post helpful and are logged into the web interface, please show your appreciation and click on the star below. Thanks. ------------------------------------------------------------------------[/QUOTE] Hi Simon, Thanks for the reply and I tried the solutions as well. Once I ran following, # Migrate\_SLES11-SP4\_to\_SLES11-for-SAP-SP4.sh it carries me through a wizard and asking for a activation code. Once I supplied the original activation code ( i.e Factory installed SLES Enterprise activation code) It says “An improper code is supplied” Please advise us on this whether client has to obtain a new activation code for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 11 Service Pack 4. Thanks in advance Aruna PBSS ---
**Author:** ![smflood](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forums.suse.com/smflood/32/10576_2.png) [@smflood](https://forums.suse.com/u/smflood)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2018, 1:46pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/suse-linux-license-migration/32605/4 "2018-06-28T13:46:07Z")
On 28/06/18 08:54, Arunapbss wrote: [color=blue] > Thanks for the reply and I tried the solutions as well. Once I ran > following, > > # Migrate\_SLES11-SP4\_to\_SLES11-for-SAP-SP4.sh > > it carries me through a wizard and asking for a activation code. Once I > supplied the original activation code ( i.e Factory installed SLES > Enterprise activation code) It says “An improper code is supplied” > > Please advise us on this whether client has to obtain a new activation > code for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 11 Service > Pack 4.[/color] > Since SLES for SAP Applications is a bit more than just SLES it has it’s > own set of registration codes so yes you will need a SLES for SAP > Applications registration code. ## HTH. Simon SUSE Knowledge Partner * * * ## If you find this post helpful and are logged into the web interface, please show your appreciation and click on the star below. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Arunapbss](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Arunapbss](https://forums.suse.com/u/Arunapbss)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2018, 6:20am UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/suse-linux-license-migration/32605/5 "2018-07-02T06:20:18Z")
[QUOTE=smflood;53239]On 28/06/18 08:54, Arunapbss wrote: [color=blue] > Thanks for the reply and I tried the solutions as well. Once I ran > following, > > # Migrate\_SLES11-SP4\_to\_SLES11-for-SAP-SP4.sh > > it carries me through a wizard and asking for a activation code. Once I > supplied the original activation code ( i.e Factory installed SLES > Enterprise activation code) It says “An improper code is supplied” > > Please advise us on this whether client has to obtain a new activation > code for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 11 Service > Pack 4.[/color] > Since SLES for SAP Applications is a bit more than just SLES it has it’s > own set of registration codes so yes you will need a SLES for SAP > Applications registration code. ## HTH. Simon SUSE Knowledge Partner * * * If you find this post helpful and are logged into the web interface, please show your appreciation and click on the star below. Thanks. ------------------------------------------------------------------------[/QUOTE] Hi Simon, Thanks for the reply. Just a clarification. Does my client has to buy that license separately. Since they have bought the original license for SUSE Linux Enterprise, do they have to pay again for SUSE Linux for SAP B1. Thanks in advance. Aruna ---
**Author:** ![smflood](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forums.suse.com/smflood/32/10576_2.png) [@smflood](https://forums.suse.com/u/smflood)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2018, 1:12pm UTC](https://forums.suse.com/t/suse-linux-license-migration/32605/6 "2018-07-05T13:12:13Z")
On 02/07/18 04:24, Arunapbss wrote: [color=blue] > Just a clarification. > > Does my client has to buy that license separately. Since they have > bought the original license for SUSE Linux Enterprise, do they have to > pay again for SUSE Linux for SAP B1.[/color] The SLES for SAP Applications license is definitely different from a “regular” SLES license. I suggest they/you contact their/your local SUSE office - details are available at [https://www.suse.com/contact/](https://www.suse.com/contact/) . ## HTH. Simon SUSE Knowledge Partner * * * ## If you find this post helpful and are logged into the web interface, please show your appreciation and click on the star below. Thanks.