How to Convert from D7I to SAP
- 1). "Scrub" the data contained in D7I prior to beginning any migration. Scrubbing refers to vetting each piece of data in the system for accuracy and completeness. Problems with SAP typically stem from poor data entry in the system from which the data is being migrated.
- 2). Start the Legacy Systems Migration Workbench (LSMW) by entering "LSMW" in SAP.
- 3). Note the choices available to you. "Project," "Subproject" and "Object" refer to the overall import, a secondary organizing directory and the individual items imported, respectively. Enter the relevant values into each field and click "Execute." The program will automatically move you to the next screen.
- 4). Take stock of the individual steps required in the data migration process. You have 12 overall steps at this point, all of which require an entry.
- 5). Enter the values for the "Object," "Owner," how often to transfer the data (once or often) and to select whether the data file names are system dependent.
- 6). Enter the values from the business application files (BAPIs). Follow by providing SAP with the individual figures generated during SAP operation, or iDOCs, if there happens to be any SAP files previously generated.
- 7). Enter the individual data entry fields relevant to reach work order, vendor contact or any other piece of data relevant to the transfer in the "Source Structure" and "Source Field" screens. Enter an "H" or "I" as a prefix for each relevant entry so future processes automatically add files to "Header" or "Item" categories.
- 8). Provide SAP with the structural data, integral to data import. Each piece of data represents the culmination of multiple individual structures. This is the point where careful data scrubbing at the outset pays dividends.
- 9). Assign the data's source fields to target fields. Fill in the values for "Field Description," "Assigned Source Fields," "Rule Type" and "Coding." It is not recommended that you change any of the "default" fields.
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Enter the "Fixed Values" Fixed values refers to the ability to enter one descriptive value term that is universal across a file. Common examples of these are company names, shipping vendor IDs and the like. - 11
Edit the "Translations" field. Enter the fixed translation for any D7I field. The translation can be assigned to the correct field in "Field Mapping and Conversion Rules." - 12
Decide which files are used to import the data from D7I. Enter the location of the uploading software. - 13
Enter the "Read Data." This is a snippet used to represent an entire field as opposed to forcing the review of an entire data set. Enter unique information for each vendor, customer or project imported from D7I to avoid confusion. - 14
Convert the data from D7I in the next field. Run the import routine using iDOC. This reads the converted data from D7I and imports it into SAP using your predefined values.