Hi Sue,
Pavan and you are right!I believe there is no other option other than MOPZ XML.
As per 1676665 - Setting up Microsoft SQL Server 2012
ABAP, ABAP+Java: Immediately after the installation, configure the transport management system (TMS) and then use the Software Update Manager (SUM) to apply the required SAP Support Package Stack (SPS) defined in SAP note 1651862 for your SAP product.
In general, the ABAP SP level of the installation export is not sufficient for running on SQL Server 2012. Therefore - although eventually requested in the post-installation section of the installation guide - all operations on the SAP application server (other than configuring the TMS) must be postponed until the required SPS defined in SAP note 1651862 has been applied by using SUM.
Thanks,
Mofizur