Purpose

The purpose of this document is to define the conversion approach to create Portfolio Initiatives in S/4 HANA.

Portfolio Initiatives represents a Program of work in EPPM. A Portfolio Initiative is group of related projects (Portfolio Items) potentially belonging to different Portfolio Buckets for reporting purposes.


Conversion Scope

The scope of this document covers the approach for uploading the  Portfolio Initiatives into S/4HANA following the Portfolio Initiatives Master Data Design Standard 

This is a completely new object for Syensqo with the data being sourced using DCT (Data Collection Template).

No action is required for the Initiative decision points from a data migration perspective.

List of source systems and approximate number of records

SourceScope

Source Approx No. of Records

Target SystemTarget Approx

No. of Records

DCT

All Records


S/4HANA


Migration load to be done to ROW instance with replication of Global Initiatives to other S/4 Hana instances done by batch job as per business process.  Local initiatives will not be replicated in other instances.

To be included in cut-over strategy document. 

The Initiative reporting is performed in the SAC reporting tool.


Additional Information

Multi-language Requirement

Global Initiative names and texts will be maintained in English Language only. 

A Local initiative in China, will be maintained in the Chinese language.

Document Management

Not Applicable

Legal Requirement

Not Applicable

Special Requirements

Not Applicable


Target Design

The technical design of the target for this conversion approach.

TableFieldData ElementField DescriptionData TypeLengthRequirement
INM_INITIATIVEGUIDINM_TV_GUIDUnique IdentifierRAW16System generated
INM_INITIATIVEITEM_GUIDRPM_TV_GUIDGuid for application objectsRAW16System generated
INM_INITIATIVEDPR_GUID

DPR_TV_GUID

Application Object GUIDRAW16System generated
INM_INITIATIVEEXTERNAL_IDINM_TV_EXTIDInitiative IDCHAR24Mandatory, System generated
CRM_JESTSTAT

CRM_J_STATUS

System statusCHAR5Mandatory
/RPM/ITEM_DPORTFOLIO_GUID/RPM/TV_GUIDGuid for application objectsRAW16System generated
/RPM/ITEM_DPARENT_GUID

/RPM/TV_GUID

Parent Bucket IDRAW16Mandatory
/RPM/ITEM_DITEM_TYPE/RPM/TV_ITEM_IDInitiative TypeCHAR15Mandatory
CGPL_TEXTNAMECGPL_TEXT1Initiative NameCHAR40Mandatory
STXLCLUSTDSTXLDUMMY2Initiative DescriptionLRAW7902Conditional
RPM_OBJ_LINKOBJECT_KEYRPM_TV_OBL_OBJECT_KEYKey of the linked objectSTRING0System generated
/RPM/ITEM_DCurrency keyRPM_TV_CURRENCYCurrency keyCUKY5Mandatory
/RPM/ITEM_DPLANNED_STARTRPM_TV_PLAN_STARTPlanned StartDATS8Optional
/RPM/ITEM_DPLANNED_FINISHRPM_TV_PLAN_FINISHPlanned FinishDATS8Optional
/RPM/ITEM_DZX001HROBJIDProgram ManagerNUMC8Mandatory
/RPM/ITEM_DZX002STEXTProgram Manager Position NameSTEXT40System generated

   Relationship between INM_INITIATIVE and CGPL_TEXT is the field INM_INITIATIVE-GUID.

   STXL long text table, to read data from CLUSTD use FM READ_TEXT with object = CGPL_TEXT

   Relationship between INM_INITIATIVE and CRM_JEST is the field INM_INITIATIVE-GUID. Status number from CRM_JEST table to TJ02 table provides description for the status

Data Cleansing

Not applicable, as data object Portfolio initiatives does not exist in legacy system and will be collected specifically for data migration.

IDCriticalityError Message/Report DescriptionRuleOutputSource System








Conversion Process

The high-level process is represented by the diagram below:

Data Privacy and Sensitivity

Not Applicable.

Extraction

Extract data from a source into Syniti Migrate. 

The data does not exist (or cannot be converted from its current state).  The data is manually collected by the business directly in Syniti Migrate. This is to be conducted using DCT (Data Collection Template) in Syniti Migrate

The agreed Relevancy criteria is applied to the extracted records to identify the records that are applicable for the Target loads

Extraction Run Sheet

Req #Requirement DescriptionTeam Responsible
1Ensure DCT is collected for InitiativesData Team
2Perform preliminary completeness checkData Team
3

Raise issues as defects if Req # 1 to 2 are not met

Data Team
4

Repeat Req # 1 to 3 if required

Data Team

Selection Screen

Not Applicable
Selection Ref ScreenParameter NameSelection TypeRequirementValue to be entered/set

None


Data Collection Template (DCT)

Target Ready Data Collection Template will be created for Portfolio initiative data with exception of some fields which require transformation as mentioned in the transformation rule.

DCT Rules

Field NameField DescriptionRule
EXTERNAL_IDInitiative ID

Unique Identifier for the Initiative, system generated number. (IN-999999)


STATSystem status

Represent the system status of an initiative.  Default Status is set upon creation of PPM Initiative. It can be modified by the Program Manager at any point during the Initiative's lifecycle.

It is a Required Field

PORTFOLIO_IDPortfolio IDUnique  Identifier for the Portfolio, Defaulted to "Syensqo"
BUCKET_IDParent Bucket ID

Unique Identifier for the initiative's parent Bucket. In SyWay it is the ID of the L3 bucket where item is assigned.

It is a Required Field: Preload Check to be done to confirm that this is field in the Data Collection Template

ITEM_TYPEInitiative Type

Initiative types define the structure and behavior of the portfolio initiative. In Syway there will be only 2 Initiative types.
Global Initiative will be in ROW and will include Items from other Instances (CUI /China) will be replicated to all instances. 
Local Initiative will include items from only 1 instances.

It is a Required Field: Preload Check to be done to confirm that this is field in the Data Collection Template

TEXT1Initiative Name

Name of the Initiative.

It is a Required Field: Preload Check to be done to confirm that this is field in the Data Collection Template

CLUSTDInitiative Description Conditional for initiatives long text where additional program information is required.
PLANNED_STARTPlanned Start

Planned start of Initiative

Conditional in format (YYYYMMDD)

PLANNED_FINISHPlanned Finish

Planned Finish of Initiative

Conditional in format (YYYYMMDD)

ZX001Program Manager

This field represent Position of the Program Manager and is mandatory for all Initiatives to determine the responsibility

It is a Required Field: Preload Check to be done to confirm that this is field in the Data Collection Template

RPM_OBJ_LINKKey of the linked object

Relationship of Portfolio Items to a given Portfolio Initiative/program. 

Preload Check to be done to confirm that this is field in the Data Collection Template

Object Link - Item to Initiative

Use FM /RPM/CREATE_OBJ_LINK or /RPM/OBJECT_LINK_MODIFY to create the object link between the initiative and the item(s).

Step: 

a. Upload item as per CNV-1022

b. Upload Initiative

c. Object link, item to initiative

Extraction Dependencies

No Dependencies for Extract

Item #Step DescriptionTeam Responsible

None


Transformation

The Target fields are mapped to the applicable Legacy field that will be its source, this is a 3-way activity involving the Business, Functional team and Data team. This identifies the transformation activity required to allow to make the data Target ready:

  1. Perform value mapping and data transformation rules.
    1. Legacy values are mapped to the to-be values (this could include a default value)
    2. Values are transformed according to the rules defined in
  2. Prepare target-ready data in the structure and format that is required for loading via prescribed Load Tool. This step also produces the load data ready for business to perform Pre-load Data Validation

Transformation Run Sheet

Item #Step DescriptionTeam Responsible

1

Obtain DCT Sign-off from Business

Data Team

2

Execute and Load and perform Transformation 

Data Team

3

Monitor the transformation progress and ensure performance and completion is within allowed timeframe

Data team

4

Review and Validate Error and Preload Reports

Data Team

5

Generate data load count.

Data team

6

Generate Load Files

Data Team

7

Log errors as defects, if any and address resolutions. Close defects.Data team
8Re-transform and re-validate the Pre-load reports if necessary.Data team
9Validate the transformed file as part of pre-load validation, raise data defects or provide the pre-load sign-off.Business
10Analyse and resolve any pre-load defects logged by business.Data team
11Repeat steps 7 to 10 if necessaryData team
12Proceed to pre-load validationsData team


Transformation Rules

Rule #Source systemSource TableSource FieldSource DescriptionTarget SystemTarget TableTarget FieldTarget DescriptionTransformation Logic
1DCT
EXTERNAL_IDInitiative IDS/4 HanaINM_INITIATIVEEXTERNAL_IDInitiative IDCopy from source to target system
2DCT
STATSystem statusS/4 HanaINM_INITIATIVESTATSystem statusCopy from source to target system
3DCT
PORTFOLIO_IDPortfolio IDS/4 Hana/RPM/ITEM_DPORTFOLIO_IDPortfolio IDCopy from source to target system
4DCT
BUCKET IDParent Bucket IDS/4 Hana/RPM/ITEM_DBUCKET_IDParent Bucket IDCopy from source to target system
5DCT


S/4 HanaINM_INITIATIVEITEM_TYPEInitiative TypeCopy from source to target system
6DCT
NAMEInitiative NameS/4 HanaCGPL_TEXTNAMEInitiative NameCopy from source to target system
7DCT


S/4 Hana/RPM/ITEM_DCURRENCYCurrency keyDefault "EUR"
8DCT
PLANNED_STARTPlanned StartS/4 Hana/RPM/ITEM_DPLANNED_STARTPlanned StartCopy from source to target system
9DCT
PLANNED_FINISHPlanned FinishS/4 Hana/RPM/ITEM_DPLANNED_FINISHPlanned FinishCopy from source to target system
10



S/4 Hana/RPM/ITEM_DCAP_PERIODTYPECapacity Period BreakdownDefault to "12"(Annually)
11



S/4 Hana/RPM/ITEM_DUNITUnitDefault to "TAG"(Day)
12



S/4 Hana/RPM/ITEM_DPERIODTYPEFinancial Period BreakdownDefault to "12"(Annually)
13DCT
ZX001Program ManagerS/4 Hana/RPM/ITEM_DZX001Program ManagerCopy from source to target system
14



S/4 Hana/RPM/ITEM_DZX002Program Manager Position NameValue Mapping: Position Name from Position
Mapped from table field HRP1000-STEXT where HRP1000-OBJID= ZX001
17DCT
LTEXTInitiative DescriptionS/4 Hana/RPM/ITEM_DLTEXTInitiative DescriptionCopy from source to target system

List of Custom Target Reports for this object is maintained here: Conversion Specification - Custom Reports Register.

Standard Initiative upload template

Transformation Mapping


Mapping Table NameMapping Table Description

HRP1000

Infotype 1000 DB Table

Transformation Dependencies

List the steps that need to occur before transformation can commence
Item #Step DescriptionTeam Responsible
1Position table HRP1000 has been maintained (HRP1000)
2Ensure all the fields that require value mapping, as stipulated. Mapping tables, have the correct values mapped and imported into tool

Data Team 


Pre-Load Validation

Project Team

Completeness

TaskAction

Verify Record Count

SyWay I2M Data Team to verify that the total number of relevant records from the DCT is equal to the total number of records in the Preload and Load Sheets.


Accuracy

TaskAction

Conversion Accuracy

SyWay I2M Data Team to verify that all fields below meet pass the checks:

  1. Mandatory Fields
  2. Field and Value Mapping Correctness
  3. Null Checks
  4. Text Length Checks

Review Error Reports

Review and correct the errors.  Achieve a zero-error record count as much as possible. Raise defects for data remediated and requiring a correction in the source (DCT) data.

Business

Completeness

TaskAction

Verify Record Count

Business Data Owner/s to verify that the total number of relevant records from the DCT is equal to the total number of records in the Preload and Load Sheets.

Accuracy

TaskAction

Conversion Accuracy

Business Data Owner/s to verify that all the data in the load table/file is accurate as per endorsed transformation/mapping rules (and signed-off DCT data).


Load

The load process includes:

  1. Execute the automated data load into target system using load tool or product the load file if the load must be done manually
  2. Once the data is loaded to the target system, it will be extracted and prepared for Post Load Data Validation
  3. Migration load to be done to ROW instance with replication of Global Initiatives to other S/4 Hana instances done by batch job as per business process. To be included in cut-over strategy document. 
  4. Object link initiative to item.

Load Run Sheet

Item #Step DescriptionTeam Responsible

1

Go to RPM_DX_INITIATIVE

SyWay I2M Data Team

2

Load 3 records for < > to validate if data is loaded successfully without errors

SyWay I2M Data Team

3

Load 3 records for < > to validate if data is loaded successfully without errors

SyWay I2M Data Team

4

Proceed with full load if steps 2 and 3 are validated

SyWay I2M Data Team

5

Validate few records loaded by accessing Portfolio Initiative App

SyWay I2M Data Team

6

Generate post load report if step 5 is validated

SyWay I2M Data Team


Load Phase and Dependencies


Configuration


Item #Configuration Item
1Initiative Type 
2Override Default Global Settings  (Master Switches  0002   Switched off - Portfolio & Bucket will have manual ID)
3Define Currency Units
4Define Period Types
5Define Capacity Units
6Configure Fields for Mass Import

Conversion Objects

Object #Preceding Object Conversion Approach
1113Portfolio Bucket Hierarchy
1022Portfolio Item

Error Handling


Invalid Data

Invalid Portfolio

Validate DCT default content

Invalid Data

Invalid Bucket ID

Validate DCT default content

Invalid date formatInvalid datesValidate DCT default content
Invalid DataInvalid Initiative typeValidate DCT default content


Post-Load Validation

Project Team

Completeness

TaskAction

Verify Count

SyWay I2M Data Team to verify the record count created in target S/4 HANA by accessing post load reports or standard reports from S/4 HANA.

Verify Logs

Check if there is data that failed to load and perform the necessary actions (e.g. register as post load issue or attempt to load the record again, etc.).

Accuracy

TaskAction
Conversion AccuracyVerify that the Portfolio Initiatives in target S/4 HANA were loaded correctly via Initiative Dashboard App display and table V_INM_INIT_DB in S/4 HANA

Business

Completeness

TaskAction

Verify Count

Extract Initiative details from Initiative dashboard App in S/4 HANA

Accuracy

TaskAction
Verify AccuracyExtract Initiative details from Initiative dashboard App in S/4 HANA


Key Assumptions

  • Master Data Standard is up to date as on the date of documenting this conversion approach and data load.
  • Portfolio Initiatives is in scope based on data design and any exception requested by business.

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