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Object documentation Migration Scenarios Locate the document in its SAP Library structure

Definition

A migration scenario describes the various conditions dictating how the migration from classic General Ledger Accounting to New General Ledger Accounting is performed. The initial scenario describes the conditions in classic General Ledger Accounting, whereas the target scenario describes the conditions in New General Ledger Accounting.

Structure

The following matrix contains the possible migration scenarios. This is an overview of the most frequently occurring migration scenarios and not an exhaustive list of all scenarios imaginable.

Possible Migration Scenarios

Migration Scenario

Initial Scenario in Classic General Ledger Accounting

Target Scenario in New General Ledger Accounting

Migration Service

Other Ledgers Used

Account Approach

Other Ledgers Used

Document Splitting

Service Pack for Implementing the Migration Scenario

Simple solution

-

-

Only leading ledger

-

Pack 1

Scenario with parallel accounting

-

X

Only leading ledger
(retention of account approach)

-

Pack 4

Scenario with parallel accounting, poss. scenario with document splitting

-

X

Multiple ledgers (switch to ledger approach)

-
(Yes, with segment reporting, for example)

Pack 4 for scenario without document splitting /
Pack 5 for scenario with document splitting

Scenario with/without document splitting

Profit Center Accounting (PCA)

-

Only leading ledger
(others optional)

Yes/No

Pack 2 for scenario without document splitting /
Pack 3 for scenario with document splitting

Scenario with/without document splitting
Scenario with parallel accounting

Profit Center Accounting (PCA)

X

Only leading ledger
(others optional)

Yes/No

Pack 4 for scenario without document splitting /
Pack 5 for scenario with document splitting

Scenario with/without document splitting

Special Purpose Ledger (FI-SL)

-

Only leading ledger
(others optional)

Yes/No

Pack 2 for scenario without document splitting /
Pack 3 for scenario with document splitting

Scenario without document splitting

Cost of Sales Accounting (COS)

-

Only leading ledger
(others optional)

-

Pack 1

Scenario with parallel accounting

Cost of Sales Accounting (COS)

X

Only leading ledger
(others optional)

-

Pack 4 for scenario without document splitting /
Pack 5 for scenario with document splitting

 

 

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