SAP Data migration using LSMW 4 methods

SAP Data Migration

Data migration is the process of migrating (transferring) data from one system to another. It is a key consideration for any system implementation, upgrade or consolidation.

The data migration process required in-depth planning, about what data to transfer, the sequence of the data transfer, field mapping, conversion rules etc.

Different sap tools for data migration are like lsmw, BDC and bapi.

In this course you will learn Lsmw 4 methods:

• lsmw with direct input method - creating material master and vendor master.
• lsmw with the recording method.
• lsmw with bapi idoc method.
• lsmw with idoc method.
• and along with this, you can learn debugging in lsmw.
• lsmw is for both technical and functional consultants, a very flexible and easy-to-use tool.

LSMW  Advantages:

• Flexibility to use different methods.
• Can be used by both technical and functional consultants.
• Migration is possible with any DB, as the final input method, is a flat file.

LSMW Disadvantage:

• Difficult to debug, cannot be debugged as per normal debugging method.
• Coding is not possible to perform some complex validations, putting default values based on conditions.