Purpose

This document outlines the conversion strategy for migrating Source List data from SAP ECC systems to SAP S/4HANA.

In the legacy systems, Source List entries may be duplicated, outdated, or inconsistently maintained across plants and purchasing organizations. Some entries reference inactive vendors or materials and contain obsolete validity dates. As per SyWay standards, Source List data will be rationalized and aligned to the new S/4HANA data model.

Conversion Scope

The objective is to convert active and relevant Source List entries from legacy systems (PF2, WP2) into S/4HANA in accordance with the Source List Master Data Design.

The Source List in SAP defines the approved supply source(s) for a specific material over a given timeframe and plant. It plays a critical role in the Source-to-Pay process, particularly in automatic sourcing and purchase requisition conversion.

The legacy systems already use Source List functionality, but the structure, completeness, and business relevance vary. A cleansing and standardization process will be undertaken to ensure only valid, non-redundant records are transitioned.

The data from legacy system includes:

1. Valid Source List entries with active Vendor and Material

2. Entries with current or future Validity Period

3. Plant (when applicable) and Purchasing Organization combinations relevant to the business scope

4. Fixed vendor flags and quota arrangements, if maintained

The data from legacy system excludes:

1. Entries with deletion indicators

2. Expired entries with no future relevance

3. Entries referring to blocked materials or vendors

Data will be extracted via Syniti Migrate and formatted into DCTs (Data Collection Templates). Business users will validate and confirm the relevance of each entry.

Additional Information

Multi-language Requirement

Descriptions are not applicable for Source List records, but Plant and Purchasing Organization descriptions may be presented in English and logon language if available.

Document Management

N/A

Legal Requirement

N/A

Special Requirements

N/A

Target Design

Source List data will be loaded into SAP S/4HANA tables EORD and EINE (if applicable for quota and vendor assignment) according to the standard structure:

The technical design of the target for this conversion approach.

Data Cleansing

Standardization activities include:

Conversion Process

The conversion process begins with the extraction of Source List records from ECC systems based on relevancy criteria. These records are pre-validated to ensure referenced materials and vendors are active and valid. The validated data is then loaded into the DCT where cleansing, standardization, and transformation activities are performed. Once complete, the business reviews the entries and confirms readiness. Following this, load files are prepared and test loads are executed for validation. If successful, a full data load is carried out into S/4HANA, followed by a post-load validation to confirm completeness and accuracy.

Data Privacy and Sensitivity

Extraction

Extract data from a source into . There are 2 possibilities:

1. The data exists. connects to the source and loads the data into . There are 3 methods:
   1. Perform full data extraction from relevant tables in the source system(s).
   2. Perform extraction through the application layer.
   3. Only if ; cannot connect to the source, data is loaded to the repository from the provided source system extract/report.
2. The data does not exist (or cannot be converted from its current state). The data is manually collected by the business directly in . This is to be conducted using DCT (Data Collection Template) in

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

Extraction Run Sheet

Selection Screen

Data Collection Template (DCT)

DCT Rules

Extraction Dependencies

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

Transformation Rules

Transformation Mapping

Transformation Dependencies

Pre-Load Validation

Project Team

Completeness

Accuracy

Business

Completeness

Accuracy

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

Load Run Sheet

Load Phase and Dependencies

Configuration

Conversion Objects

Error Handling

Post-Load Validation

Project Team

Completeness

Accuracy

Business

Completeness

Accuracy

Key Assumptions

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

See also

Change log

Workflow history