Steps to convert data during implementation

Need to know the basic steps that are needed to be kept in mind for converting data from multiple legacy systems to SAP application in addition of the list given at "[Data Conversion in SAP|http://bit.ly/DataConversion]". Also, are there any tools available for data cleaning before converting, if this is part of the deliverables of service providers?

Meblogger,
There is not much you can do to cleanse data without help from the legacy people. Any changes to legacy-created data must be approved by someone on the legacy team. I usually break the data into chunks (never more than a million records), and then use MS Access on a PC to identify problem areas. Especially in the case of elimination of duplicate records, you should not automatically consider yourself competent to determine which one(s) should remain.
You need to establish ground rules early on as to what languages and character sets will be moved into SAP, and then ensure the extracted data matches this specification.
I encourage the legacy people to establish a cross-functional group (members of legacy IT plus the key business owners of the data) to act as a point of contact. As Vivek states, timely answers are extremely important.
I also encourage the legacy programmers to map the master data internally somewhere in their own system. For instance, for each record in their part number database, I suggest that they find an available field and place the agreed upon SAP Material number there. Likewise, any other legacy master data. Although they always squawk at this request, on the go live day when you actually have to transfer the transactional data, they agree that their legacy extraction programs are easier to manage.
Speaking of go-live day, you have to clearly understand beforehand what constitutes 'acceptable' level of conversion. If the acceptable level for a particular set of data is less than 100%, then you have to have a clear guideline what is to be done with the data that could not be converted.
Rgds,
DB49

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 p_cz_conf_livello in number default null,
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 raw_length integer,
 ids_column interval day to second,
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 r_meta pck_conf_calcolo.rt_anytype_metadata;
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 r_meta.length,
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 r_meta.version,
 r_meta.attr_cnt);
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 end case;
 end loop;
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 rws.endcreate();
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Hi,
I am doing a LSMW for MM01. After the convert data step I get the following syntax error:
The following syntax error was found in program
/1CADMC/SAP_LSMW_COMV_00000168
For typr "C", a max length specification of 65535 is allowed.
Can anybody help me in figuring out where I am going wrong.
Thanks,
Nilesh

just execute ur lsmw in this, there is tab button user menu next to execute button , click on that , u come across a pop screen where u have a check box in that just select generate conversion program and display conversion program. and press enter.
afterwards select the radio button generate conversion program , it will shows the program in this do systax check. u will findout the error .
do syntax check by running step generate conversion programe,
and also check source fields step , r u giving correct length or not for each field.
Thanks
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Convert data is not writng anythng in LSMW?

Hi Friends,
After uplaoding the data, when I goto convert data step and execute. It reads 2 records but it doesn't write anything. So I am not able to execute the batch input method? I am doing that for Material master? Can any one help me regarding this. It would be of great help?
Thanks,
SAP ABAPer

Check in the 5th step (Field Mapping) is there any standard function 'skip_record,'skip_transaction' by searching globally.
If any such standard function is there, check when exactly its triggering.
I think for your data conversion, those standard functions are triggering.
in this case only the data will not be converted, the conversion of the data does not depend on whether the data exists in the destination system or not.
Regards,
Rajinikanth

LSMW -File Name 'Converted Data': Max. 45 Characters. Remaining data saved

Hi to all,
I am facing the error message while specifying the file(7th step) in LSMW as below
File Name 'Converted Data': Max. 45 Characters. Remaining data saved.
Message no. /SAPDMC/LSMW_OBJ_060028
Diagnosis
Some import interfaces only accept file names (including path) that have a maximum of 45 characters.
System Response
All data except the file name of the converted data is saved.
Procedure
Adjust the file name for the converted data.
I am not able proceed further steps in LSMW..
please give your valuable suggation and solutions.
Thanks in advance..
Amar.

HI
Even I am facing this error. I tried from the root directory also. But I am getting the same error. (D:\LSMW\t.txt).
Also, another text file with the path name C:\Documents and Settings\Desktop\testmass.txt was uploaded without any problem.
Can anyone please help in solving this?
Regards

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