LSMW - which one to choose among Batch Input,Direct Input,BAPI, IDoc method

[Former Member]

Hi,

can any one tell me what method i have to use for LSMW tool i.e., (<b>Batch Input, Direct Input, BAPI or IDoc method</b>) while uploading data from legacy system to SAP for - Bank master, G/L Balances, customer master, vendor master and sales employee data. because there will be diferent system inbuilt programs available for LSMW under Batch Input, Direct Input, BAPI for differnt types of master tables for data uploading. can u please explain on what basis these methods vary. waiting for your reply.

regards,

swarna

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi Swarna,

Welcome to SDN.

Batch Input/BAPI would be preferrable.

For Batch Input, you need to create the recordings for the selected TCode and have to map the source fields with the target fields and finally map the realations. If you are comfortable with BAPI and if you know the realated BAPI that would be more easy.

Actually it depends upon the requirement.

Assign app. pts if useful.

Regards,

Suman