Merging Change Packages

The following restrictions apply to merging change packages.

  • Change Packages must have same target database.

  • Change Package definition must have a status of complete or incomplete,

  • Change Package type is Update(PUM).

  • Change Package is defined, but not created in Change Assistant.

To merge change packages:

  1. From the Update Manager Dashboard select the target database.

  2. Expand Update Manager Utilities and select Merge Change Packages.

  3. On Step 2 of 6, Create is selected by default and is the only option available. Enter the package name and description.

  4. Click Next.

  5. On Step 3 of 6, select the packages to merge.

  6. Click Next.

    Note:

    Step 4 of 6 is skipped.

  7. On Step 5 of 6 review the bugs.

  8. Click Next. You will receive a message that there are overlapping packages, click OK.

  9. Step 6 of 6 indicates the change package was successfully created.

Navigation:

Select PeopleTools, and then Lifecycle Tools, and then Update Manager Dashboard, and then Update Manager Utilities, and then Merge Change Packages

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Merge Change Packages Step 2 of 6 page. You can find definitions for the fields and controls later on this page.

Merge Change Packages Step 2 of 6
Field or Control Description

Action

Create is the only available option.

Package Name

Enter a name for your merged change package.