The data transfer workbench is a central transaction for the automatic transfer of data from a legacy system into the R/3 system. It offers the tools required for the initial and subsequent data transfer.
The complete documentation about the data transfer workbench is in the SAP Library:
CA - Cross-Application Components -> CA - Data Transfer Workbench
The documentation tells you step by step how to carry out the data transfer, and which object-specific special features you should be aware of.
You can transfer the following Purchasing data from your legacy system:
Purchasing data is transferred using the following programs:
| Purchasing data | Business object | Program | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase orders | (BUS2012) | RM06EEI0 | ||
| PO history | RM06EEI1 | |||
| PO texts | RSTXLITF | |||
| Purchase requisitions | (BUS2105) | RM06BBI0 | ||
| Purchasing info records | (BUS3003) | RM06IBI0 | ||
A detailed description of all necessary steps is available in the SAP Library under CA Data Transfer Workbench -> Data Transfer Objects by Application -> MM Materials Management.
In Customizing for Purchasing, you will find only the steps that can be performed in Customizing.
When transferring purchase order data, both pre- and post- processing is necessary.
More information is available in the sections Preparation for Transfer and Follow-up Work After Transfer.