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LSMW is a tool in SAP that allows users to migrate legacy data into an SAP system. It supports a step-by-step process and has 14 basic steps. LSMW is preferable for uploading master data and standard SAP applications as it uses standard programs and objects, making the data migration faster and less complex than alternative tools like BDC.

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Faq Question and Answers in LSMW

LSMW is a tool in SAP that allows users to migrate legacy data into an SAP system. It supports a step-by-step process and has 14 basic steps. LSMW is preferable for uploading master data and standard SAP applications as it uses standard programs and objects, making the data migration faster and less complex than alternative tools like BDC.

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1. What is LSMW?

LSMW is a tool provided by SAP in order to upload huge amount of data from legacy file to
R/3 system. The Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) is a tool to transfer data
from legacy systems (Non SAP System) into an R/3 System (SAP System).

LSMW supports a step-by-step procedure; if one step is executed and saved then next step
automatically follows.

Apart from creation of project/ subproject/ object and recording, there are 14 basic
steps included in LSMW.

2. Difference between lsmw and bdc?

LSMW is basically designed for functional consultants who do not do much coding but
need to explore the functionality while BDC is designed for a technical consultant.
LSMW offers different technique for migrating data: Direct input, BAPI, I-Doc, Batch
input recording while BDC basically uses recording.
LSMW mapping is done by SAP while in BDC we have to do it explicitly.
LSMW is basically for standard SAP application while BDC basically for customized
application.
Coding can be done flexibly in BDC when compared to LSMW.
3. When should we prefer lsmw?

In case if you trust the data in the flat file and know there is not much coding to be
done, then we can use LSMW. On the other hand if there is a lot of validations to be done
go for BDC.
Also LSMW can be preferred for uploading Master Data records and standard SAP
applications. Since LSMW is a tool and generally it makes use of standard program/objects,
the execution would be faster, and less effort is needed to upload master data.
4. What Are The Import Methods Available In LSMW? State the Advantage & Disadvantage Of
Each Method?

There are four standard import methods available in LSMW.


IDOC's:
Advantages: Fast to load, easy processing, low programming for standard IDOC’s.
Disadvantages: Good knowledge of IDOC processing required, time consuming if
changes have to be made to a created IDOC.
BAPI’s:
Advantages: Fast to load, easy processing, logical interface for functional/end user
based on the business processes involved.
Disadvantages: Not always complete with all input fields of a transaction.
STANDARD/DIRECT INPUT:
Advantages: Well tested method, Fast to load, easy processing
Disadvantages: No enjoy transactions, not always complete with all input fields of
a transaction.
BATCH INPUT

Advantages: Easy modifiable, all fields are available, easy re-processing.


Disadvantages: Comparatively slow, to use new screens or tabs a new recording
has to be created, not easily usable for enjoy transactions, dependent on user settings,
difference in foreground and background processing may occur.

5. What Are The Main Functions Of LSMW?

The 3 main functions of the LSMW are:

Reading the legacy data from one or several files (e.g. spreadsheet tables, sequential
files).
Converting data from its original (legacy system) format to the target (SAP) format
Importing the data using standard interfaces (Batch Input, Direct Input, BAPI, IDoc) into
the database of the R/3 application.
Transaction Code to start the LSM Workbench is LSMW.

6. The tools for data migration are:-


BDC (Batch Data Communication)

LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench)

7. Can LSMW Be Used For Handling Multiple Recordings?

Batch Input Method is capable of handling multiple recording and Batch Input recording is
one of the import methods available in LSMW. So yes, LSMW can be used for handling
multiple recordings.

8. What Kind Of Data Can Be Migrated Using The LSMW? Is It Certain That The Imported
Data Will Be Consistent?

Master Data

Transaction Data

9. How Many Steps Needs To Be Followed While Using LSMW For Data Migartion. Also
Mention The Steps Sequentially

step 1 it will reduced to 14 for session method.

STEP 1: Create Project / Sub-Project / Object


STEP 2: Maintain Object Attributes: Select Maintain Object Attributes and Execute
STEP 3: Maintain Source Structures
STEP 4: Maintain Source Fields
STEP 5: Maintain Structure Relations

STEP 6: Maintain Field Mapping and Conversion Rules


STEP 7: Maintain Fixed Values, Translations, User Defined Routines
STEP 8: Specify Files
STEP 9: Assign Files
STEP 10: Read Data

STEP 11: Display Read Data


STEP 12: Convert Data
STEP 13: Display Converted Data
STEP 14: Create Batch Input Session
STEP 15: Run batch Input Session

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