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Purpose

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

Legacy Plant Maintenance Class is using a diverse range of formats across the different systems. There are instances where the same classes are duplicated within and across sources, with informal words. This results in data inconsistency. As per SyWay design, EAM classes will be standardized.


Conversion Scope

The scope of this document covers the approach for converting active EAM Classes from Legacy Source Systems into S/4HANA following the EAM Class Master Data Design Standard. 

Grouping of objects with particular features can be achieved by creating Classes in the S/4 HANA system. A large number of objects can be managed and logically organized using this functionality. 

Syensqo will utilize SAP Classification system (class and characteristic functionality) to assign any additional data attributes to following objects:

  • PM Assembly
  • Equipment
  • Functional Location
  • Document Management (DIR)
  • Task list
  • Measuring Points
  • Maintenance Plans

Classes allow you to group objects based on specific criteria that you define.

  • Classes are created for specific object types.
  • The Class Type determines which object types can be classified within a given class.
  • Characteristics are assigned to classes to describe the objects being classified.
  • When assigning a characteristic to a class, its values can be customized or overwritten as needed.

From the current source systems’ perspective, Class and Characteristic concepts already exist (but in slightly different structure). Class data values are independently managed between PF2 and WP2. While these have been identified as source systems, a considerable amount of data construction will be required to support the production of data load sheets in the desired format.

The data from legacy system includes:

  1. Classes with below Class Type
    • 001-Material Class
    • 002-Equipment Class
    • 003-Functional Location
    • 017-Document Management
    • 018-Task List Class
    • 037-Measuring Point  Class
    • 080-Maintenance Plans Class
  2. Valid from [Current Date]
  3. Status = 1 (Released)

The data from legacy system excludes:

  1. Classes for Deletion (Deletion Indicator = X)

List of source systems and approximate number of records 

SourceScope

Source Approx No. of Records

Target SystemTarget Approx

No. of Records

PF2, WP2

Class will be collected via DCT. An initial extract of the relevant classes will be provided in google sheet format to assist business in decision making on including any relevant classes from PF2 and WP2 as EAM Class.

Any additional classes that need to be created to support the new design may be added in the DCT.

A review and standardization will be done across all classes in the DCT. 

Please see an indication of what will be baselined from source systems below and what will be constructed in the DCT. 

1,500
3,000

Additional Information

Multi-language Requirement

EAM Class description will be made available in English.
Multi language is supported for EAM Class. Login via a different language will have its description displayed in the logon language if the language key is maintained in the Class.

Document Management

Not Applicable

Legal Requirement

Not Applicable

Special Requirements

Not Applicable




Target Design

The technical design of the target for this conversion approach. 

1. Class

TableFieldData ElementField DescriptionData TypeLengthRequirement
KLAHCLASSKLASSE_DClass numberCHAR18Mandatory
KLAHKLARTKLASSENARTClass TypeCHAR3Mandatory
KLAHSTATUKLSTATUSClass statusCHAR1Mandatory
KLAHKLAGRKLASSENGRClass GroupCHAR10
KLAHVONDTVONDATValid-From DateDATS8Mandatory
KLAHBISDTBISDATValid-to dateDATS8Mandatory
KLAHPRAUSGLKLAFZSame Classification/ Do Not CheckCHAR1Mandatory

2. Class Descriptions

TableFieldData ElementField DescriptionData TypeLengthRequirement
KLAHCLASSKLASSE_DClass numberCHAR18Mandatory
KLAHKLARTKLASSENARTClass TypeCHAR3Mandatory
SWORKSCHLKSCHLDescriptionCHAR40Mandatory
SWORSPRASSPRASLanguage KeyLANG1Mandatory

Note: Each Characteristic must have 1 entry for each language in scope: English, French, Italian, Mandarin, Brazilian, Portuguese, German and Spanish

3. Class Keywords

TableFieldData ElementField DescriptionData TypeLengthRequirement
KLAHCLASSKLASSE_DClass numberCHAR18Mandatory
KLAHKLARTKLASSENARTClass TypeCHAR3Mandatory
SWORSPRASSPRASLanguage KeyLANG1Mandatory
SWORKSCHLKSCHLKeywordCHAR40Mandatory

 Note: One Class should have at least one corresponding Class Keyword which is the same as Class Description.

4. Characteristic Assignment

TableFieldData ElementField DescriptionData TypeLengthRequirement
KLAHCLASSKLASSE_DClass numberCHAR18Mandatory
KLAHKLARTKLASSENARTClass TypeCHAR3Mandatory
KSMLIMERKATINNInternal characteristicNUMC10Mandatory

Data Cleansing

No data cleansing is required for Classes in the legacy systems. If any cleansing is deemed necessary, it will be performed outside of the systems.

As a result, the cleansed Characteristics data will be populated directly in the Data Collection Template (DCT).

IDCriticalityError Message/Report DescriptionRuleOutputSource System


Not Applicable



Conversion Process

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

Collection will be done manually in the Data Collection Template for the following scenarios:

  • For sites not on SAP-PF2 or WP2 systems
  • For new classes that need to be created to support the to-be design

Data Privacy and Sensitivity

Not Applicable


Extraction

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

    1. The data exists. Syniti Migrate connects to the source and loads the data into Syniti Migrate. 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 Syniti Migrate; 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 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
1Extract data from source system based on relevancy ruleSyWay Data Team
2Google Sheet report pre-populated with PF2 and WP2 information to be generated based on relevancy criteria. SyWay Data Team


Selection Screen

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



Data Collection Template (DCT)

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

  1. The extracted report will be loaded into the required structure using the DCT.
  2. Standardization activities (including deduplication, standardization and additions)  will be carried out within the DCT.

1. Class DCT Rules

Field NameField DescriptionRule
CLASSClass number

Mandatory.

NAMING CONVENTION:
The naming convention for class for will follow the structure (excluding Function Location and Equipment):
EAM_ + Abbreviation
Abbreviation = should be meaningful to the end user. 

Class Name for Functional Location and Equipment will be: EAM_X_XX_XXX:
X_XX_XXX  = TOT defined for Functional Locations and Equipment
X = Family
XX = Group
XXX = Type
Eg. PUMPS:
EAM_1_01_001 :  Centrifugal Pump
EAM_1_01_002 :  Piston Pump

Classes shall be created such that they can be Reusable.

KLARTClass Type

Mandatory.

Allowed Values:

001-Material Class
002-Equipment Class
003-Functional Location
017-Document Management
018-Task List Class
019-Work Center Class
037-Measuring Point
080-Maintenance Plans

Classes are created within the class type for the respective technical objects

STATUClass status

Mandatory.

Non-Editable.

Default to ''1''

KLAGRClass Group

Conditional.

If the Class belongs to a group of similar Classes, assign it to the appropriate Class group. Otherwise, leave the field blank.

  • Class Groups have the format <Group Code>_XXXX where Group Code is a 2 character field representing the functional group it relates to e.g. AM – Asset Management and XXXX is a 4 character abbreviation of the object the classes relate to.
  • Class groups shall align with Char groups.
VONDTValid-From Date

Mandatory.

User must provide a value indicating when this characteristic will be valid for use. Otherwise, leave blank.

BISDTValid-to date

Conditional.

  • User must provide a value indicating when this characteristic will be valid for use. Otherwise, default to 31.12.9999.
  • Ensure date is in the future.
PRAUSSame Classification/ Do Not CheckMandatory

2. Class Description DCT Rules

Field NameField DescriptionRule
CLASSClass number

Mandatory.

Class Number + Class Number: Should exist in Class DCT Rules

KLARTClass Type

Mandatory.

Class Number + Class Number: Should exist in Class DCT Rules

KSCHLDescription

Mandatory.

  • The description should correspond to the Language Key provided.
  • Class description should be in Title Case
  • Duplicate descriptions will not be allowed for each Language Key.
SPRASLanguage Key

Mandatory.

  • The selected Language Key must correspond to the description provided.
  • Language shall be English, French, Italian, Mandarin, Brazilian Portuguese, German and Spanish

3. Class Keyword DCT Rules

Field NameField DescriptionRule
CLASSClass number

Mandatory.

Class Number + Class Number: Should exist in Class DCT Rules

KLARTClass Type

Mandatory.

Class Number + Class Number: Should exist in Class DCT Rules

SPRASLanguage Key

Mandatory.

  • The selected Language Key must correspond to the description provided.
  • Language shall be English, French, Italian, Mandarin, Brazilian Portuguese, German and Spanish
KSCHLKeyword

Mandatory.

  • The keyword should correspond to the Language Key provided.
  • Keyword description should be in Title Case
  • Duplicate Keywords will not be allowed for each Language Key

4. Characteristic Assignment DCT Rules

Field NameField DescriptionRule
CLASSClass number

Mandatory.

Class Number + Class Number: Should exist in Class DCT Rules

KLARTClass Type

Mandatory.

Class Number + Class Number: Should exist in Class DCT Rules

IMERKInternal characteristic

Mandatory.

Should exist in Characteristics DCT Rules for the same Class Type. (Exception: characteristics that are specific to a Measuring Point and intended for use only on that object assigned to Characteristics Group called MP_GNRL)

Extraction Dependencies

Item #Step DescriptionTeam Responsible

Not Applicable


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.

SyWay Data Team

2

In dspMigrate, select the wave – S4/HANA – Plant Maintenance

Syniti

3

Go to Process Area Launch and Process the Object – Class

Syniti

4

Review and Validate Error and Preload Reports

Syniti

5

Execute the transformation to prepare the target tables

Syniti

6

Validate data from pre-load and error reports

Business/Data owner

7

Generate load files

SyWay Data Team


Transformation Rules

1. Class

Rule #Source systemSource TableSource FieldSource DescriptionTarget SystemTarget TableTarget FieldTarget DescriptionTransformation Logic
1DCTKLAHCLASSClass numberS/4 HanaKLAHCLASSClass number

Direct Mapping

A Global Value Mapping (Class A2D) will be created to reference old PM Classes.

2DCTKLAHKLARTClass TypeS/4 HanaKLAHKLARTClass Type

Direct Mapping

3DCTKLAHSTATUClass statusS/4 HanaKLAHSTATUClass status

Direct Mapping

4DCTKLAHKLAGRClass GroupS/4 HanaKLAHKLAGRClass Group

Direct Mapping

5DCTKLAHVONDTValid-From DateS/4 HanaKLAHVONDTValid-From Date

If has value in DCT, Direct Mapping.

If blank, derive the date as per Value Mapping: OTH_Migration_Date Relevant Values A2D (using Object ID "1009" and Field Name = "Valid-From Date".

6DCTKLAHBISDTValid-to dateS/4 HanaKLAHBISDTValid-to date

If has value in DCT, Direct Mapping.

Otherwise, Default to 31.12.9999

7DCTKLAHPRAUSSame Classification/ Do Not CheckS/4 HanaKLAHPRAUSSame Classification/ Do Not CheckDirect Mapping

2. Class Description

Rule #Source systemSource TableSource FieldSource DescriptionTarget SystemTarget TableTarget FieldTarget DescriptionTransformation Logic
1DCTKLAHCLASSClass numberS/4 HanaKLAHCLASSClass number

Direct Mapping

2DCTKLAHKLARTClass TypeS/4 HanaKLAHKLARTClass Type

Direct Mapping

3DCTSWORKSCHLDescriptionS/4 HanaSWORDATUVValid-From Date

Direct Mapping

Value Mapping: OTH_Informal Words and OTH_Informal Characters
Review the value mappings for the presence of informal words or invalid characters.
If any are identified, replace them with the appropriate standardized values as specified in the mappings.

4DCTSWORSPRASLanguage KeyS/4 HanaSWORKLBEZDescription

Direct Mapping

3. Class Keyword

Rule #Source systemSource TableSource FieldSource DescriptionTarget SystemTarget TableTarget FieldTarget DescriptionTransformation Logic
1DCTKLAHCLASSClass numberS/4 HanaKLAHCLASSClass number

Direct Mapping

2DCTKLAHKLARTClass TypeS/4 HanaKLAHKLARTClass Type

Direct Mapping

3DCTSWORSPRASLanguage KeyS/4 HanaSWORDATUVValid-From Date

Direct Mapping

4DCTSWORKSCHLKeywordS/4 HanaSWORKLBEZDescription

Direct Mapping

4. Characteristic Assignment

Rule #Source systemSource TableSource FieldSource DescriptionTarget SystemTarget TableTarget FieldTarget DescriptionTransformation Logic
1DCTKLAHCLASSClass numberS/4 HanaKLAHCLASSClass number

Direct Mapping

2DCTKLAHKLARTClass TypeS/4 HanaKLAHKLARTClass Type

Direct Mapping

3DCTKSMLIMERKInternal characteristicS/4 HanaKSMLDATUVValid-From Date

Direct Mapping


Transformation Mapping

Mapping Table NameMapping Table Description
Not Applicable

Transformation Dependencies

List the steps that need to occur before transformation can commence
Item #Step DescriptionTeam Responsible
1Ensure DCT tables completenessSyWay A2D Data Team
2Run relevancy procedures in Syniti Migrate
3Value Mappings are according to the latest design - None for ClassSyWay A2D Data Team


Pre-Load Validation

Project Team

Completeness

TaskAction
Verify Record CountSyWay A2D 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 A2D 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 ReportsReview 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.

Business

Completeness

TaskAction
Verify Record CountBusiness 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 and Load Sheets.

Accuracy

TaskAction
Conversion AccuracyBusiness 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

Load Run Sheet

Item #Step DescriptionTeam Responsible
1Go to <Load Tool>SyWay A2D Data Team
2Load 3 records for "Create Class" function to validate if data is loaded successfully without errorsSyWay A2D Data Team
3Load 3 records for "Assign Characteristics" function to validate if data is loaded successfully without errorsSyWay A2D Data Team
4Proceed with full load if steps 2 and 3 are validatedSyWay A2D Data Team
5Validate few records loaded by accessing standard transactions from S/4HNA E.g. CL03 / CL6AN for ClassSyWay A2D Data Team
6Generate post load report if step 5 is validatedSyWay A2D Data Team


Load Phase and Dependencies

Configuration

Item #Configuration Item
1TCLA-Class Types
2TCLG-Class Groups
3TCLU-Class Status

Conversion Objects

Object #Preceding Object Conversion Approach
1015Characteristics

Error Handling

Error TypeError DescriptionAction Taken
Configuration

Invalid Class Type

Engage Functional team to expedite and fix the error in the system

Configuration

Invalid Class Group

Engage Functional team to expedite and fix the error in the system

Configuration

Invalid Class Status

Engage Functional team to expedite and fix the error in the system

Invalid Data

Invalid or Inactive Characteristic assigned

Expedite whether the master data is changed in the system


Post-Load Validation

Project Team

Completeness

TaskAction

Verify Count

SyWay A2D Data Team to verify the record count created in target S/4 HANA by accessing post load reports in dspMigrate 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 Accuracy

Verify that the EAM Class data in target S/4 HANA were loaded correctly via dspMigrate post load reports or standard reports from S/4 HANA.


Business

Completeness

TaskAction

Verify Count

Download Post Load Reports from dspMigrate and verify that the record count loaded in the target S/4 HANA is the same count as of the endorsed load file.


Accuracy

TaskAction

Conversion Accuracy

Verify that the EAM Class data in target S/4 HANA were loaded correctly via dspMigrate post load reports or standard reports from S/4 HANA.


Key Assumptions

  • Master Data Standard is up to date as on the date of documenting this conversion approach and data load. 
  • Data entries in DCT are target-ready data unless a specific transformation rule is stated for that field in the transformation rules.


See also

Change log

Version Published Changed By Comment
CURRENT (v. 52) Jan 05, 2026 04:34 ERGUIZA-ext, Pinky Love CR0240: Refer to </Start CR0240> </End CR0240> texts. Note: The requirement has been pre-approved within the CS before. Just formally added </Start CR0240> </End CR0240> texts since the CR has been approved
v. 139 Jan 05, 2026 04:34 ERGUIZA-ext, Pinky Love
v. 138 Dec 05, 2025 13:24 ERGUIZA-ext, Pinky Love Removed 017-Document Management as missed on previous update as part of CR0164
v. 137 Dec 05, 2025 10:44 ERGUIZA-ext, Pinky Love
v. 136 Dec 04, 2025 12:25 ERGUIZA-ext, Pinky Love
v. 135 Dec 04, 2025 12:21 ERGUIZA-ext, Pinky Love
v. 134 Dec 04, 2025 12:19 ERGUIZA-ext, Pinky Love
v. 133 Nov 13, 2025 12:27 ERGUIZA-ext, Pinky Love Characteristic Name to use Value Mapping: Characteristic A2D
v. 132 Nov 13, 2025 12:22 ERGUIZA-ext, Pinky Love
v. 131 Nov 13, 2025 12:21 ERGUIZA-ext, Pinky Love

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