Process Flow for Data Transfer of Business Partner Master Data
Purpose
You can use the following process flow for transferring business partner master data automatically from a legacy system into the SAP System.
Process Flow
When transferring business partner master data, the data from the legacy system is converted into a sequential data transfer file and then transferred to the SAP System using the RFBIDE00 or RFBIKR00 transfer programs. The data transfer file contains data in a particular SAP-compatible format and is a prerequisite for successful data transfer.
Business partner master data is transferred as follows:
To create a file in the correct format, we recommend that you create an empty data transfer file for test purposes. For more information, see
Creating the Data Transfer FileTo enter the data you require for your company when business partner master records are created, you can define fields as required fields. This is done using the account group, which you must specify when you create a master record.
The following fields are required fields for the standard account groups:
This is used when searching for a master record via matchcodes.
The system determines the check rules for entering the postal code depending on the country you enter here. You should therefore ensure that all the country keys that you require are defined in the system.
You should create your reconciliation accounts before creating the master records.
You can enter as many banks as you require in a business partner master record. Bank master data, such as the bank address, is stored separately. If you create or change a business partner master record that contains bank details, the system checks whether master data exists for this bank. During the batch input, you can transfer bank master data along with the business partner master data. The bank master data is created automatically when you process the session.
Check the field status settings. If they do not correspond to your requirements, you can change them. Above all, you should find out which fields must be filled and transfer data for these fields.
Check whether all the keys you require are defined in the system, and define any missing keys. Check whether any keys need to be converted.
You can have the transfer program derive certain data that you require in the SAP System.
As long as your company code is not productive, you can reset your test data at any time.
Result
The business partner master data is transferred to the SAP System.
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