While critical to the SUM process, certain configuration files are located in specific SUM subdirectories rather than the general download folder:

: This is the mandatory configuration file calculated by the Maintenance Planner . It defines the target software levels and describes the archives needed for the update and migration. SUM automatically identifies this file to determine which software components to deploy.

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: The directory must contain the latest kernel files (e.g., SAPEXE.SAR and SAPEXEDB.SAR ) for both the source and the target database types. These are used to set up the shadow system and the target runtime environment.

If you are performing a DMO with System Move or a large-scale conversion, running a benchmark first is recommended. By placing the resulting MIGRATE_DT_DUR.XML in the download directory of your production run, you can significantly reduce the by providing SUM with "real-world" performance data from your specific environment.