SAP Data Migration – SAP LTMC and LTMOM
Hello,
Today we are discussing SAP Data Migration using SAP LTMC and how to use LTMOM for
extended customization here.
When We are Implementing the SAP S/4HANA solution, we can migrate our master data
and business data from SAP systems or non-SAP systems to SAP S/4HANA. By using SAP
S/4HANA migration cockpit.
In past, I have covered different Data Migration Approaches in the following blog post, that
covered LTMC detailed steps using file-based approach Master data migration
https://blogs.sap.com/2019/09/24/sap-s4hana-data-migration-cockpit-insights-and-
business-partner/
Let’s get into today’s actual topic:
LTMC is a newer version/ enhanced version of LSMW
• LSMW – Legacy System Migration workbench
• LTMC – Landscape Transformation Migration Cockpit
For the Master/Transactional data transformation, we used to use LSMW from legacy
systems like ECC, any other ERP or tally, whatever data like a cost center, profit center,
bank, G/L account, BP.
When we have more data, we cannot do this one by one manually (definitely not ) – so
we use a tool like LSMW in past.
And now we have an enhanced version called LTMC.
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LSMW Vs LTMC:
LSMW vs LTMC
Note: we do have LSMW still exist in SAP, but not recommended by SAP nowadays.
Well, Data migration using LTMC can be achieved in 2 ways.
1. File-based approach - LTMC File-Based Approach
2. Staging tables approach
Here are the pros and cons, prerequisites on high-level:
Consideration Files Staging Tables
Size Limit 160MB limit for SAP S/4HANA No Limit.
Migration Cockpit*
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System Considerations None. The staging system uses an
SAP HANA database.
Data Provisioning Enter data manually in each Fill tables manually or by using
Microsoft Excel XML file. preferred tools (for example
Data services, Syniti).
What is LTMOM
LTMOM – Migration Object Modeler
where it is useful?
Scenario: there are few customization fields that must add, the LTMC can’t help and
LTMOM has come to the rescue of the situation here.
Steps:
Open the same project in LTMOM and double click on the Source Structures. This will show
you the list of fields already added to the migration template. All of them may not be visible
in the template.
LTMOM will allow us to create additional fields and customization fields in the source
structure and, mapped to the target structure.
Here are the steps:
1. Step1: Go to LTMOM tcode, select the project and data object to add
additional/customized fields.
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LTMOM_TCODE
Steps 2: Select the Project
Select Project
Step 3 Select the Data Object that needs customization fields:
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step 4: Go to the Source structure and click ADD FIELD:
Step 5:
enter the Field name, data type and length, other details as shown below:
Field details
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Step 6: After adding the required field, generate the object:
Generate Object
Step 7: wait for the generation:
Generated Changes in Object
Note: Here we need the ABAPer to add the same field name in the target system Structure
as well.
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Step 8: Go to LTMC screen:
Step 9:
Select the Project
Step 10:
Go to the data object in the project
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Data Object – Cost Center
LTMC
Step 11: Go to Template and download
Template Download
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Step 12:
Template Downloaded
Step 13:
Check if the added/customized fields in template:
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step 14:
And then, Go to Source and target structures for mapping:
and, once finished – fill the template and simulate the process and load the data to the
target:
LTMC File-Based Data Migration
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