SAP LSMW

Integration

Definition

A tool in SAP that supports data migration from legacy systems into SAP systems.

Detailed Description

SAP LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) is a tool that facilitates data transfer from non-SAP systems into SAP environments. It supports various data migration methods including Batch Input Recording, standard batch/direct input, BAPIs, and IDocs. LSMW allows users to define source structures, target structures, field mappings, and data transformations, enabling efficient data migration with minimal programming efforts.

Key Features

Error handling and logging for data imports
Field mapping and data transformation capabilities
Multiple migration methods including Batch Input Recording, BAPI, and IDoc
Recording and automating data transfer processes
Supports data migration from legacy systems to SAP

Common Modules

SAP FI (Financial Accounting)

Migration of financial data such as general ledger accounts and balances.

SAP HR (Human Resources)

Migration of employee master data and organizational structures.

SAP MM (Materials Management)

Migration of material master data and inventory data.

SAP SD (Sales and Distribution)

Migration of customer master data and sales documents.

Popular Implementations

Migrating Customer Master Data Using LSMW and Batch Input Recording

An implementation where customer data from a legacy system is transferred into SAP's SD module using LSMW with the Batch Input Recording method.

Transferring Material Master Data into SAP MM Module

Using LSMW to migrate material data from Excel files into SAP MM, utilizing field mapping and data conversion functions.