SAP EWM Data Preparation
**Data preparation** is a critical phase in the implementation of **SAP Extended Warehouse
Management (EWM)**. It involves the collection, cleansing, transformation, and migration of data to
ensure that the system operates effectively and meets business requirements. Below is a
comprehensive guide to the data preparation process for SAP EWM.
### Key Steps in Data Preparation
1. **Data Identification**
- Identify the types of data required for SAP EWM:
- **Master Data**: Products, storage bins, packaging materials, etc.
- **Transactional Data**: Inventory levels, movements, orders, etc.
- **Configuration Data**: Warehouse structure, process definitions, etc.
2. **Data Extraction**
- Extract data from legacy systems or other sources.
- Use appropriate tools to pull data in a structured format (e.g., CSV, Excel).
3. **Data Cleansing**
- Review the extracted data for accuracy and completeness.
- Remove duplicates, correct inconsistencies, and fill in missing values.
- Standardize data formats (e.g., date formats, units of measure).
4. **Data Transformation**
- Transform data to fit SAP EWM requirements:
- Map legacy data fields to SAP EWM fields.
- Convert units of measure or product classifications as necessary.
- Ensure that all data is compatible with SAP EWM’s data model.
5. **Data Validation**
- Validate the transformed data to ensure it meets business rules and requirements.
- Conduct checks to verify that data adheres to the expected format and integrity constraints.
6. **Data Migration**
- Use SAP tools like **LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench)** or **SAP Data Services** to
facilitate data migration.
- Load the cleansed and transformed data into SAP EWM.
- Monitor the loading process for errors or discrepancies.
7. **Data Enrichment**
- Enhance data with additional attributes or information required for operations.
- For example, adding supplier information, lead times, or safety stock levels.
8. **Testing**
- Conduct comprehensive testing to ensure data integrity and performance:
- Perform unit tests on individual datasets.
- Conduct integration tests to verify that data interacts correctly with other system components.
- Execute user acceptance testing (UAT) to confirm that end-users can access and utilize the data
effectively.
9. **Documentation**
- Document the entire data preparation process, including data sources, transformation rules, and
any issues encountered.
- Create a data dictionary to provide easy reference for data fields and their meanings.
### Important Data Types for SAP EWM
- **Product Master Data**
- Material numbers
- Descriptions
- Units of measure
- Product categories
- **Warehouse Structure Data**
- Storage types
- Storage sections
- Storage bins
- Warehouse layout and design
- **Inventory Data**
- Current stock levels
- Stock movements history
- Inventory valuation
- **Transactional Data**
- Purchase orders
- Sales orders
- Transfers and adjustments
### Conclusion
Effective **data preparation** is essential for the successful implementation of **SAP EWM**. By
following a structured approach and ensuring data quality, organizations can optimize their
warehouse management processes and improve overall operational efficiency. Properly prepared
data will facilitate smoother system integration, better decision-making, and enhanced user
experience.
