Migration Key Questions

SAP Cost Center Migration: Key Discussion Points

Area	Question	Considerations
1. Business and Data Requirements	What are the business requirements for the new cost center structure in SAP?	* Reasons for restructuring (e.g., organizational changes, mergers, acquisitions) <br> * Desired improvements (e.g., better cost allocation, reporting granularity) <br> * Alignment with business strategy and goals
	What is the scope of the migration?	* Active cost centers only? <br> * Historical data migration? <br> * Master data only or transactional data as well?
2. Source System Analysis	Which source systems are being used to extract cost center data?	* Identify all relevant source systems (SAP or non-SAP) <br> * Assess data quality and consistency across systems
	How do the cost center hierarchies in the source system compare to the SAP structure?	* 1:1 mapping, restructuring, or a combination? <br> * Impact on reporting and analysis
3. Data Cleansing and Preparation	Are there any inconsistencies or obsolete cost centers in the source system?	* Identify and address inconsistencies (e.g., duplicates, naming conventions) <br> * Deactivate or archive obsolete cost centers
	What validations are required to ensure data completeness and accuracy?	* Data validation rules and checks (e.g., range checks, consistency checks) <br> * Data cleansing and transformation procedures
4. Integration and Dependencies	What dependent objects must be migrated or aligned with cost centers?	* Profit centers, internal orders, WBS elements, etc. <br> * Ensure consistency and avoid data integrity issues
	Are there any downstream processes or systems that could be impacted by the migration?	* CO allocations, FI integration, reporting tools, etc. <br> * Assess potential impacts and plan for necessary adjustments
5. Tools and Methods	Which SAP migration tool will be used?	* LTMC, SAP Data Services, custom programs <br> * Selection criteria based on complexity, data volume, and budget
	What is the migration approach?	* Full data load, delta load, phased migration <br> * Consider downtime, data volume, and business disruption
6. Testing and Validation	What testing scenarios are planned to validate cost center data post-migration?	* Postings, reporting, allocations, CO-PA integration <br> * Develop comprehensive test cases and scripts
	What reconciliation methods will be used to ensure data accuracy?	* Reconcile migrated cost center balances with the source system <br> * Define tolerance limits and reconciliation procedures
7. Security and Access	How will security roles and access rights be handled for migrated cost centers?	* Map existing roles and authorizations to the new structure <br> * Ensure appropriate access controls are in place
8. Cutover Planning	What is the timeline for the cutover?	* Define clear cutover activities and timelines <br> * Minimize downtime and disruption to business operations
	How will business operations be managed during downtime?	* Communicate downtime to users <br> * Provide alternative processes or workarounds if necessary
9. Post-Migration Support	What support plan is in place for resolving issues identified after migration?	* Dedicated support team, issue tracking and resolution process <br> * Knowledge transfer and user training
10. Reporting and Analytics	How will the reporting structure be updated?	* Adjust reporting tools and dashboards to reflect the new hierarchy <br> * Train users on new reporting structures and tools
	What tools will be used for reporting and analysis?	* SAP Analytics Cloud, Fiori apps, custom reports <br> * Ensure reports meet business requirements and provide meaningful insights