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Data Migration Techniques in SAP

The document outlines various data migration techniques in SAP, including BDC (Batch Data Communication), LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench), and BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface). BDC transfers data using screen recording, LSMW is an ABAP tool favored by functional consultants for master data migration, and BAPI is preferred for large-scale migrations due to its functional module implementation. Each method has distinct characteristics and use cases, catering to different types of consultants and data migration needs.

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Data Migration Techniques in SAP

The document outlines various data migration techniques in SAP, including BDC (Batch Data Communication), LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench), and BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface). BDC transfers data using screen recording, LSMW is an ABAP tool favored by functional consultants for master data migration, and BAPI is preferred for large-scale migrations due to its functional module implementation. Each method has distinct characteristics and use cases, catering to different types of consultants and data migration needs.

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Data Migration Techniques in SAP

The various data migration techniques in SAP are as follows :

• BDC - Batch Data Communication


• LSMW - Legacy System Migration Workbench
• BAPI - Business Application Programming Interface

1. BDC (Batch Data Communication): BDC stands for batch data communication.
the purpose of BDC is to transfer data from non SAP system(legacy) to SAP system. BDC
works on the principle of screen recording. The transaction code for BDC recording is
SHDB.

There are 3 BDC Methods:


• Call transaction method
• Session method
• Direct input method

Comparison in Call transaction and session method:

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Direct Input Method: Direct input method are standard SAP programs to post the data in
to SAP. This method update the database tables directly. This method is fast as compared
to batch input methods(call transaction method and session method). few examples of
direct input programs are as follows:

• RFBIBL00 - FI(Finance)
• RMDATIND - MM(Material Management)
• RVAFSS00 – SD(Sales & Distribution)

2. LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) : It is an ABAP workbench tool


which is used to transfer data from Non-SAP( legacy) system to SAP system. The
transaction code for LSMW is LSMW. LSMW works best for master data as one doesn’t
require much coding while using LSMW. This method is preferred by functional SAP
consultants rather than technical consultants for data migration. The difference between a
LSMW and BDC is - LSMW is for functional consultants which does not require much
coding whereas BDC is designated for technical consultants which requires coding.

The various LSMW methods are as follows:


• Direct Input
• Batch Input Recording
• Business Object Method (BAPI)
• IDOC (Intermediate Document)

3.BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface): It is a technique which


is used to conduct large scale data migration from Non-SAP(legacy) system to SAP system.
BAPI’s in the SAP systems are implemented as functional modules. BAPI is a function
module having a business object. BAPI is always preferable as compared to BDC for data
migration.

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Comaparison of BAPI and BDC:

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