Offline migration from SLES12 SP5 to SLES15 SP5 fails after selecting the previous installation
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Environment
SLES 12 SP5
SLES for SAP 12 SP5
SLES for SAP 12 SP5
Situation
During an offline migration from SLES 12 SP5 using SLES 15 SP5 iso media, the process is interrupted with the error:
This happens after selecting the previous SLES 12 SP5 installation and before further module and extension management is presented on the screen.
Internal error: private constant Y2Packager::ProductUpgrade::MAPPING referenced
This happens after selecting the previous SLES 12 SP5 installation and before further module and extension management is presented on the screen.
Resolution
1. If using the SLE-15-SP5-Full-x86_64-GM-Media1.iso available from SCC:
When booting the SLES 15 SP5 media and highlight the "Upgrade" option, insert the option below:
2. Alternatively, using the Quarterly Update iso images like SLE-15-SP5-Full-x86_64-QU3-Media1.iso, which distribute a fixed version of the installer.
When booting the SLES 15 SP5 media and highlight the "Upgrade" option, insert the option below:
self_update=0This will prevent the installer wizard program from updating from the network.
2. Alternatively, using the Quarterly Update iso images like SLE-15-SP5-Full-x86_64-QU3-Media1.iso, which distribute a fixed version of the installer.
Cause
A possible bug in the installer wizard is being investigated.
Disclaimer
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- Document ID:000021460
- Creation Date: 29-May-2024
- Modified Date:31-Jul-2024
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