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Data Conversion

for SAP
Using Accentures load right
method to improve data quality
from extraction through
transformation to load
The importance
of data conversion
As organizations drive to reduce Mastering and applying the techniques
costs and improve efficiency in and disciplines of data conversion helps
ensure that the potential value of the
their SAP ERP systems through
IT investment is maximized and costly
consolidation and modernization delays are avoided.
initiatives, effective data conversion
is becoming more important. But data conversion is not just about
moving data. Crucially, it is about
Data conversion the process of ensuring that the data works in the
transforming and transferring data target system, that it is consistent and
between systems is required when that its high quality can be assured.
organizations change, upgrade or
merge their computer systems.
Data conversion challenges
With complex data issues across Accentures experience shows that the Data standards ensure that data Clear data quality entry/exit criteria
legacy systems, surging volumes following areas have a profound impact quality targets are defined and ensure visibility into data readiness for
on the success of data conversion efforts: measured and provides a baseline test phases and go-live thereby avoiding
of structured and unstructured
for improvements unpleasant surprises when end-users
data that need to be migrated Business engagement ensures that
get access to the system
and restrictive project timelines, data conversion is not just seen as a Data profiling and cleansing
technical activity, but one designed to ensure the quality of go-live data for Data governance and data
organizations encounter multiple accurate financial balance reconciliation management ensure that duplicate
meet business needs. With business
challenges in data conversion. engagement, there is ownership of and inventory valuations master data is eliminated, removing
data validation and quality the risk of incorrect transactions and
unreliable reports.

How can Accenture help? Dat


a profiling Data integration

Manual or automated data


Extract extraction from source system
a cleansing
Data conversion is a key pillar Spanning the data conversion Dat Technical and business
of Accentures Enterprise Data lifecycle conversion rules, based on
Management framework, our Transform Accentures knowledge capital
Accentures approach to data conversion
holistic approach to harnessing and industry best practices
for SAP is suitable for one-off SAP ERP
ta validation
all data (master data and implementations as well as ongoing Da
exchanges and/or integration of data between Manual or automated data load
unstructured data) and unleashing into target system (with pre and
systems in production. It spans every stage of Load
its potential as a source of post validation which are key
an organizations SAP data conversion project
competitive advantage. from conversion strategy and planning, for conversion success)
design and build, data quality/cleansing to
construction/enrichment, validation and
cutover strategy and planning (see Figure 1). Figure 1: The data conversion lifecycle
Load right method: can accelerate and enhance the We reduce time and cost during all Accenture Advanced Enterprise
Improving data quality and data conversion process. It can also phases of a data conversion project using Solutions (AAES) containing assets
significantly improve data quality. pre-prepared templates, proven project for accelerating data conversion based
accelerating results
From extraction to load, Accentures accelerators and proprietary assets. on successful projects and proven
By focusing on data quality throughout load right method ensures that solutions. AAES includes data definitions,
the conversion process, organizations objective entry and exit criteria are Our dedicated knowledge capital, which
conversion functional and technical
can maximize the benefit of each data set for each load cycle, and that quality speeds and simplifies delivery, includes:
designs and fields mapping and
load, enable proper testing of the ERP is verified before the load cycle to Accenture Delivery Suite (ADS) construction design templates, as
solution and ensure a smoother go-live. maximize the benefits of each load. providing a proven, reusable approach well as in-house tools for data mapping,
and methodology for data conversion, data construction, data de-duplication,
Leveraging our market-leading With industrialized processes, a skilled
data enrichment, data reporting, product
experience in SAP solutions, our deep global workforce and a common delivery with templates and documentation
spanning conversion strategy, conversion costing analytics engine and a pricing
knowledge of industry best practices methodology, we have the flexibility
planning, data construction, data variance analysis tool (see Figure 3).
and our proprietary technical assets, our needed to scale resources on demand
approach to data conversion for SAP (see Figure 2). validation, data quality and conversion Accenture Reusable Technology
project management best practices. Library (ARTL) including reusable
codes for data conversion, and
Data conversion combines organization, assets including migration rules and
loading programs harvested from
process and technology components successful projects.

Industrialized delivery Industrialized technical assets Global resources our network of


People global delivery centers and innovation
Proven methodology and Repeatable technical
centers helps clients, wherever they
approaches load right method procedures
are located, to drive value from their
Reusable templates and documents Use of technical FOLLOW LEVERAGE data predictably and cost-effectively.
consolidation approach The network includes dedicated data
Industry templates and conversion
accelerators Support for all market factories in India through which we
leading platforms: can provide not only the tools and
- IBM assets, but also the resources needed
Specialized workforce - Informatica
Process Technology to manage all our clients data needs.
Global network of resources - Microsoft ENABLE By bringing this unique combination
- SAP of assets and resources to bear, we can
Scalable data factory model
help our clients to drive value from their
SAP data wherever they are located.
Figure 2: Accentures approach to data conversion for SAP
AAES for data conversion: enhanced Extract - Transform - Load (ETL) technology

+ AAES data conversion accelerators + Product costing


analytics engine

+ Data mapping tool + Pricing variance


analysis tool
+ Data readiness
and pre-load report
+ Data post-validation
report
+

Extract Transform Load

SAP SOURCE_MAPPING TARGET_MAPPING


Relevancy rules

system LSMW
Source_Field_1 Target_Field_1 SAP
Source_Field_1 Target_Field_1 system
Source_Field_1 Target_Field_1
Non SAP ... ... IDoc
system Source_Field(n) Target_Field(n)

+ Data extraction tool + Data


tool
construction + conversion
Pre-built data + tool
Data enrichment + Pre-built loading
rules programs

+ Data
tool
de-duplication

Figure 3: AAES accelerators for data conversion for SAP


Value delivered Next steps
Accenture has already helped Reducing the development Interested in finding Data strategy assessment
many organizations to manage effort for main data objects out more? a deep-dive diagnostic of your
by 60 percent current data-related business
the core challenges arising in
Reducing the number of load challenges, this two to three month
SAP data conversion projects We provide a number of options:
cycles required for a successful assessment identifies opportunities
and realize accelerated, Live and recorded demos of for driving business value from
go-live by 60 percent
high-quality outcomes. our tools to help you better your SAP data, including a detailed
Delivering one single version understand and take a deeper dive data strategy and roadmap for
The value delivered by our data of the truth for fact-based into the components of our data embarking on your data journey.
conversion approach includes: decision-making management solution
Improving compliance (through
Reducing cost of delivery Initial data quality assessment
automated data profiling,
by 30 percent within two to four weeks, Accenture
cleansing and remediation)
Data Diagnostic for SAP provides
Accelerating delivery and
Enabling effective ongoing an initial data quality assessment,
achieving on-time go-live
management of data (through customized recommendations and a
Enhancing data quality clear data ownership). roadmap for improving data quality
(up to 20 percent improvement)
Contact
Steen Moller
Managing Director Technology,
Global SAP data management lead
Tel: +1 (215) 964 8818
steen.b.moller@accenture.com

Acyr Luz
Senior Manager Digital, North America
SAP data management sales lead
Tel: +1 (612) 940 4290
acyr.luz@accenture.com

Marlon Perez
Senior Manager Technology,
Europe, Africa and Latin America SAP data
management sales lead
Tel: +44 (77) 2206 4874
marlon.perez@accenture.com

Steven Boardman
Senior Manager Technology,
Asia-Pacific SAP data management
sales lead
Tel: +61 (0408) 647 613
steven.boardman@accenture.com
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