| Status | Approved |
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Purpose
The purpose of this document is to define the conversion approach to create TM-Transportation zones in S/4 HANA TM (Transportation Management).
The transportation zone is a geographical grouping of locations that is used for the purpose of routing. It can be the combination of country, state, postcodes, or individual locations.
The data for transportation zones in S/4 TM would need to be constructed in data collection template (DCT). The existing legacy data would be provided in google sheet for reference.
Conversion Scope
The scope of this document covers the approach for creating Transportation zones in S/4HANA following the TM Transportation zones Master Data Design Standard. This includes:
- Capturing and using the Transportation zone data in data collection template (DCT).
- Applying transformation logic via Syniti to conform with the S/4 HANA data model.
- Loading the transformed data into SAP S/4 HANA while ensuring data integrity.
The data from legacy system includes:
- N/A (Manual data collection)
The data from legacy system excludes:
- N/A (Manual data collection)
| Source | Scope | Source Approx No. of Records | Target System | Target Approx No. of Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCT | Creation of TM Transportation zones An initial extract of the transportation zones will be provided in google sheet format to assist business in decision making on including any relevant data from PF2 and WP2. | TBD | S/4 HANA (TM) | TBD |
Additional Information
Multi-language Requirement
Document Management
Legal Requirement
Special Requirements
Target Design
The complete information of the key fields that hold the default route information follows the Master Data Standard document.
The technical design of the target for this conversion approach.
| Table | Field | Data Element | Field Description | Data Type | Length | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| /SCMB/ZONE | ID_ZONE | Transportation Zone Name | CHAR | 20 | Mandatory | |
| /SCMB/ZONET | DESCR | Description | CHAR | 40 | Mandatory | |
| /SCMB/ZONET | SPRAS | Language Key 8 languages in scope: English, French, Italian and Mandarin and Brazilian Portuguese, German, Spanish and Thai, as per KDD055 | CHAR | 1 | Mandatory | |
| /SCMB/ZONE | TYPE_ZONE | Zone Type | CHAR | 1 | Mandatory | |
| /SAPAPO/LOC | XPOS | Longitude coordinate | CHAR | 15 | Optional | |
| /SAPAPO/LOC | YPOS | Latitude coordinate | CHAR | 15 | Optional | |
| /SAPAPO/LOC | PRECISID | Precision of a Geo location | CHAR | 4 | Optional | |
| /SAPAPO/LOC | TZONE | Time Zone | CHAR | 6 | Optional | |
| /SAPAPO/LOC | ZPOS | Location Altitude | NUM | 9,3 | Optional | |
| /SAPAPO/LOC | GEO_VALIDITY_END | Validity End of Geo Data | NUM (DATE) | Optional | ||
| /SAPAPO/LOC | MATCH_GC | Percentage of accuracy (coordinates) | NUM | 3 | Optional | |
| /SAPAPO/LOC | GC_LEVEL | Geocoding Level for a Location | NUM | 4 | Optional | |
| /SAPAPO/LOC | STRATEGY | Strategy to determine the coordinates | CHAR | 10 | Optional | |
| SCMB/ZONE_D | ID_LOC_EXT | Location Code | CHAR | 20 | Optional | |
| SCMB/ZONE_D | LOC_TYPE | Location Type | CHAR | 4 | Optional | |
| SCMB/ZONE_P, SCMB/ZONE_R | COUNTRYISO | Country Key | CHAR | 2 | Optional | |
| SCMB/ZONE_P | PCODE_FROM | Postal code_from | CHAR | 10 | Optional | |
| SCMB/ZONE_P | PCODE_TO | Postal code_to | CHAR | 10 | Optional | |
| SCMB/ZONE_R | REGION | Region (State, Province, County) | CHAR | 3 | Optional |
Data Cleansing
Transportation zone data will be populated directly in the Data Collection Template (DCT).
| ID | Criticality | Error Message/Report Description | Rule | Output | Source System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Conversion Process
The high-level process is represented by the diagram below:
Please note that the data may have to be loaded in multiple target systems (US instance, China instance and RoW).
Data Privacy and Sensitivity
Extraction
- Syniti Migrate connects to the sources.
- An initial extract of the relevant Transportation zones will be loaded into a google sheet report to assist business with any rationalization.
If the data does not exist in legacy systems, the data will be manually collected by the business directly in Syniti Migrate. This is to be conducted using DCT (Data Collection Template) in Syniti Migrate.
Extraction Run Sheet
| Req # | Requirement Description | Team Responsible |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extract data from source system based on relevancy rule | SyWay Data Team |
| 2 | Google Sheet report pre-populated with PF2 and WP2 information to be generated based on relevancy criteria. | SyWay Data Team |
Selection Screen
| Selection Ref Screen | Parameter Name | Selection Type | Requirement | Value to be entered/set |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Data Collection Template (DCT)
Target Ready Data Collection Template will be created for Transportation zone data with exception of some fields which require transformation as mentioned in the transformation rule.
- The extracted report will be loaded into the required structure using the DCT.
- Standardization activities (including deduplication, standardization and additions) will be carried out within the DCT.
Please refer to the below Google sheet for the DCT rules (main DCT page and another page for non English descriptions).
Transportation zones DCT Rules
| Field Name | Field Description | Rule |
|---|---|---|
Extraction Dependencies
| Item # | Step Description | Team Responsible |
|---|---|---|
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 Syniti platform to make the data Target ready:
Perform value mapping and data transformation rules.
Legacy values are mapped to the to-be values (this could include a default value)
Values are transformed according to the rules defined in Syniti platform
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 Description | Team Responsible |
|---|---|---|
1 | Capture the data for Transportation zone in DCT. Review and correct any errors if bulk uploading data via downloaded excel DCT template. | Business team |
2 | Ensure the mapping tables which are needed during transformation have been reviewed and signed off by business. | Business team, Data Team (SCM) |
3 | Obtain DCT Sign-off from Business | Data Team (SCM) |
4 | Generate Pre-Load reports | Data Team (Syniti) |
5 | Review and Validate Error and Preload Reports | Data Team (SCM) |
6 | Log errors as defects, if any and address resolutions. | Data Team (SCM) |
7 | Re-transform and re-validate the Pre-load reports if necessary. | Data Team (SCM), Data Team (Syniti) |
8 | Obtain preload validation sign-off from Business | Business + Functional (SCM) + Data Team (SCM) |
9 | Generate Load Files | Data Team (Syniti) |
Transformation Rules
Please check the attached file for the complete source-to-target field mapping, validation checks and proposed error messages. The validation checks list is not exhaustive and may change over time as the design and configuration of the system evolves.
Rule # | Source system | Source Table | Source Field | Source Description | Target System | Target Table | Target Field | Target Description | Transformation Logic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
List of Custom Target Reports for this object is maintained here: Conversion Specification - Custom Reports Register.
Transformation Mapping
Mapping Table Name | Mapping Table Description |
|---|---|
Transformation Dependencies
List the steps that need to occur before transformation can commence
Item # | Step Description | Team Responsible |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ensure DCT tables completeness | Data Team (SCM) |
| 2 | Value Mappings are according to the latest design | Functional Team (SCM) + Data Team (SCM) |
| 3 | SAP Transportation management configuration for transportation lanes is complete | Functional Team (SCM) |
| 4 | Dependent Master Data records for Locations, zones and business partners are loaded | Functional Team (SCM) + Data Team (SCM) |
Pre-Load Validation
Project Team
Completeness
| Task | Action |
|---|---|
| Check Values | Validate the pre-load data confirming the values are aligned with target system format |
| Validate template structure and required field population | Ensure mandatory fields like Start and End Location/Zone, Means of Transport, Carrier, validity dates are filled |
| Verify Record Count | SCM 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
| Task | Action |
|---|---|
| Conversion Accuracy | SCM Data Team to verify that all fields below meet pass the checks:
|
| Perform format validation (date, currency, decimal separators) | Standardize format to match SAP accepted input (e.g., YYYYMMDD for dates) |
| 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 data. |
| Conduct dry runs using LTMC or BAPIs and review logs | Analyze load results and correct format or conversion errors |
Business
Completeness
| Task | Action |
|---|---|
| Verify Record Count | Business Data Owner/s to verify that the total number of relevant records from the the DCT is equal to the total number of records in the Preload validation file. |
Accuracy
| Task | Action |
|---|---|
| Conversion Accuracy | Business Data Owner/s to verify that all the data in the preload validation file is accurate as per endorsed transformation/mapping rules (and signed-off DCT data). Review error reports in tool for any mismatch or missing transformed values. |
Load
The load process includes:
- Execute the automated data load into target system using load tool or product the load file if the load must be done manually
- Once the data is loaded to the target system, it will be extracted and prepared for Post Load Data Validation
Function_Loader_Inlay program or Custom Migration Cockpit Object (LTMOM) will have to be used for automated load of transportation lanes to SAP S/4 HANA TM. There is no standard object available in SAP Migration Cockpit for transportation lanes. The load file format can be finalized when development system is available.
BAPI: BAPI_TRLSRVAPS_SAVEMULTI2
Load Run Sheet
| Item # | Step Description | Team Responsible |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ensure the load tools are transported into the correct system/instance. | Data Team (SCM) |
| 2 | Ensure Pre-load sign-offs are obtained. | Data Team (SCM) |
| 3 | Execute upload of Transportation lanes using Function_Loader_Inlay program or Custom Migration Cockpit Object. | Data Team (SCM) |
| 4 | Validate few records loaded by accessing standard transactions from S/4HNA E.g. Fiori app 'Define Transportation Lane'. | Data Team (SCM) |
| 5 | Generate the post load reports in tool. | Data Team (SCM), Data Team (Syniti) |
| 6 | Log errors as defects, if any and address resolutions. Close defects. | Data Team (SCM) |
| 7 | Resolve defects by reupload and re-generate post load reports if necessary. | Data Team (SCM), Data Team (Syniti) |
| 8 | Business to validate the post load files as part of post-load validation, raise data defects or provide the post-load sign-off. | Business team |
| 9 | Repeat steps 5 to 7 if necessary. | Data Team (SCM), Data Team (Syniti) |
Load Phase and Dependencies
Transportation zones data will be loaded in the pre-cutover window.
Configuration
| Item # | Configuration Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | SAP Transportation management configuration (Means of Transport) |
Conversion Objects
| Object # | Preceding Object Conversion Approach |
|---|---|
| 1051 | TM - Locations |
Error Handling
As part of the transportation zones data load to S/4HANA using the Syniti data migration tool, various data quality, configuration, and technical challenges may arise.
The following table outlines the most commonly observed error types during data load, and the corrective actions typically taken to resolve them. This helps ensure consistency in issue handling, improves traceability during cutover, and supports smooth end-to-end execution of the transportation lanes load.
| Error Type | Error Description | Action Taken |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Invalid or missing Means of Transport | Engage Functional team to expedite and fix the error in the system |
| Formatting Errors | One or more key fields (e.g., partner) are incorrectly formatted | Ensure formatting is done correctly (e.g., leading zeros for partner). (Leading zero requirement will be confirmed when loading tool is available/tested) |
| Authorization Errors | Lack of access to execute load in target client/system | Raised access request; obtained necessary authorizations |
| Transformation Miss | Required transformation logic not applied before load | Re-applied transformation rules and revalidated source-target mapping |
| Technical Load Failure | File not processed due to syntax/format error or system issue | Reviewed logs; regenerated file; re-executed load after resolving issue |
Post-Load Validation
Project Team
Completeness
| Task | Action |
|---|---|
| Run Fiori app/tcode to check loaded data in SAP | Run Fiori app 'Define Transportation lane' to check if data has been loaded |
| Compare uploaded data against source file values | Use Custom reconciliation tools e.g. SQL Server or Excel based comparison tools to validate the number of records loaded against the load file record volume |
| Check for load errors in load tool | Review custom load tool or Legacy Transfer Migration Cockpit LTMC logs for any failures |
Accuracy
| Task | Action |
|---|---|
| Compare uploaded data against source file values | Use automated postload validation report or standard reports from S/4 HANA to validate field by field value match across all loaded records |
Business
Completeness
| Task | Action |
|---|---|
| Verify Count | Download Postload validation reports from Syniti and verify that the record count loaded in the target S/4 HANA is the same count as of the endorsed load file |
| Review loaded Transportation zones | Access the S/4HANA system (via Fiori app Define Transportation lane) to view loaded transportation zones |
Accuracy
| Task | Action |
|---|---|
| Compare Against Approved Load File | Cross-check data in S/4HANA against the final business-approved load file used for migration |
| Validate Accuracy of Converted/Transformed Data | Review any transformed fields (e.g., business partner number) for correctness |
| Log and Report Discrepancies | Use provided discrepancy log format or defect management tool to report any findings |
Key Assumptions
- Master Data Standard is up to date as on the date of documenting this conversion approach and data load.
- Transportation zones is in scope based on data design and any exception requested by business.
- Data entries in DCT are target-ready data unless a specific transformation rule is stated for that field in the transformation rules.
- The list of validation checks in transformation section is not exhaustive and may change over time as the design and configuration of the system evolves.
See also
Change log
Workflow history
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