XI as alternative to LSMW?

Has anyone used XI as a data conversion tool (instead of using LSMW)? Is this feasible and would that make sense to do? Of course, I realize that the standard load programs/tools that come with the Data Transfer Workbench would still need to be used, but I like the idea of using XI to convert the legacy data to the SAP required format instead of using LSMW (we are already going to be using XI for interfaces, so why not stick with one tool?)
Looking for opinions here....
Thanks.
Regards,
Lee

Hi,
It depends on several things:
1. How well your developers know XI/LSMW (or maybe do they have to learn XI anyway)
2. What type of input data have you got - flat files or XML files (or maybe something else)
3. also denpends how difficult your mappings are (2 different file type to one RFC, or one IDOC or just one to one)
4. the cost? I guess it's a little bit easier to find someone who can use LSMW then someone with XI experience
Hope that answering those questions can help you a bit:)
Regards,
michal

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