SAP Accelerated Data Migration- SAP ADM
The SAP ADM OR LSMW? PROVIDE YOUR CUSTOMERS WITH THE INFORMATION THEY NEED TO MAKE THE BEST DECISION
SAP OFFERS TWO PROVEN SOLUTIONS
The Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW) – a mature and proven technology.
and
SAP Accelerated Data Migration (ADM) Tool – a new solution developed to address changing customer needs.
IMPORTANT DISTINCTIONS TO MEET YOUR CUSTOMER’S REQUIREMENTS
LSMW varies the import method based on the legacy application, while ADM provides only direct data insertion in order to minimize system downtime.
ADM includes historical and transactional data, while LSMW primarily covers master data only.
LSMW makes better sense for small data volumes, whereas ADM supports larger migrations.
ADM uses only on Interface the SAP Intermedite Interface "SII" whereas LSWM user have to deal with IDOC's BAPI's etc. to run their batch input processe
A LOOK AT LSMW AND ADM
Before customers can capitalize on a software change, they must face data migration issues, which are often one of the main cost drivers. Data migration is not solely an IT effort anymore; but has to ensure a seamless transition without negative
impact on business processes.
A comprehensive data migration, including historical and transactional data, enables customers to immediately benefit from their new SAP® solution and therefore helps save time, reduce effort, eliminate risk, and cut costs.
WHEN IT’S TIME TO MIGRATE DATA, IT’S GOOD TO KNOW YOU HAVE CHOICES
Both ADM and LSMW have been designed and refined to meet specific migration needs – so it’s merely a matter of determining which one is right for your customer’s situation.
Data migration is only part of an overal migration projects and only works with additional comprehensive products succesfully, like data cleansing or tools to migrate system customizing. So it's amazing to understand what is available to expedite migration activities
