PO and Contract Conversion

[Former Member]

We are implementing the EC scenario in SRM 6.0 using ECC 6.0 as the backend and have a question on conversion. Currently, we have a legacy system which is used for procurement purposes (creating POs and contracts) and would like to convert those documents into SRM. The catch is that the POs and contracts already exist in the backend R/3 system.

How do we convert these POs into SRM and link them to the existing backend POs since we would like the functionality of updating the backend PO if the converted PO in SRM is changed (like in ECS)

This scenario is a bit different from the threads I have read for PO conversion in this forum, so wanted some help and guidance in resolving this issue.

Thanks

-Bakulesh

[Former Member]

Hi Bakulesh, I'm facing a similiar situation now. I need to convert/replicate existing R/3 POs and contracts to the SRM system that is being newly implemented. Can you please share how you handled this scenario?

[Former Member]

Hi,

My suggestion would be to complete all the POs that are already created in the R3 itself.

Do not try to replicate in to SRM and mess up.

For the new implementation. Create a new number range for the PO in R3 which use the same in the SRM as well.

By converting them to SRM order there is business benefits that the customer is gonna get..Its a major cost to the customer...

Regards,

Ramesh.

[Former Member]

Any other suggestions ?

Thanks

-Bakulesh