Data Transfer Made Easy 4.0B/4.5x

When performing data transfer from legacy systems to the R/3 System, this guidebook is particularly useful. The most common data transfer programs are covered with step-by-step details about how to use them.

This guide is designed to help you transfer data from your legacy system to the SAP R/3 System. It explains what you need to know in order to perform this process and helps you use the standard tools provided in your system.

About This Guide

This guide, based on Release 4.0B, is also valid for Release 4.5x. It provides you with the following:
* A quick overview of data transfer
* A section describing in detail what is needed to organize and perform data transfer
* The most common data transfer programs are provided with details about how to use them. We also guide you step-by-step through each of the programs
* The sample files on the diskette help you to follow each example on your own system and get practical experience. If you do not use the R/3 Simplification Group's preconfigured client, you will probably have to adjust the data. For more information on these sample files, see the readme.txt document on the diskette
* Information on issues related to data transfer that enables even an inexperienced R/3 user to understand and perform data transfer. We provide a special How To... chapter to address issues like How to start a program and How to work with Batch Input
* Appendices contain the names of existing SAP standard data transfer programs, one example of a customer-specific conversion program, a questionnaire to tackle data transfer, a Go-Live plan and a quick reference sheet

Who is This Guide For?

This guide is intended for the following people who perform data transfer in an implementation project:
* Consultants not experienced with SAP
* Consultants experienced with SAP
* Customer IT personnel