Data MIGRATION stands for data TRANSFER between two LIKE or alike systems. During SAP R/3 implementation the data NEEDS to be moved from legacy system to the SAP system. Sometimes periodic data transfer between R/3 and other system (interfacing) is also required. Both of the above form a part of data migration.

Significance of data migration are:

• Data migration comes in the end of R/3 implementation.
• To start with Data Migration first configuration should be fully completed
• Data migration is about 20% to 40% of the total implementation expenses.

The TOOLS for data migration are:-

• BDC (Batch Data Communication)
• LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench)

Data Migration stands for data transfer between two like or alike systems. During SAP R/3 implementation the data needs to be moved from legacy system to the SAP system. Sometimes periodic data transfer between R/3 and other system (interfacing) is also required. Both of the above form a part of data migration.

Significance of data migration are:

The tools for data migration are:-