Why Selective Data Transfer is Important
- Avoid Information Overload: Not all historical data is necessary in the new environment. Selective transfer helps ensure that only useful, clean, and current information populates SAP Cloud ALM.
- Optimize Migration Efforts: Focusing on critical data reduces time, effort, and costs during migration.
- Stay Compliant: Some industries require traceability and documentation. Selectively transferring key records ensures continued compliance.
- Leverage New Capabilities: SAP Cloud ALM offers streamlined, cloud-optimized capabilities. Having relevant data aligned to these features ensures maximum value from day one.
What Needs to Be Done
To prepare for a successful selective data transfer, organizations need to:
- Identify Valuable Data: Determine which solution documentation data is still actively needed.
- Clean Up the Solution Manager Environment: Archive or delete obsolete and redundant information to minimize noise.
- Define the Transfer Scope: Clearly outline what data sets should move — based on business value and future use cases.
- Engage with SAP Services: SAP provides tools and guided sessions to help in the evaluation and execution of the transfer.
How the Selective Data Transfer to SAP Cloud ALM Works
At a high level, selective data transfer typically follows these steps:
- Preparation Phase:
- Analyze and prioritize data within SAP Solution Manager.
- Use SAP Readiness Check for SAP Cloud ALM to gain an overview of transferable content.
- Scope Definition:
- Define the transfer content (e.g., process hierarchy, library elements, business processes, documents and test cases).
- Validate data quality and completeness.
- Data Extraction:
- Use Selective Data Transfer application to pull the selected data from SAP Solution Manager.
- Data Mapping:
- Extracted data is adapted where necessary.
- This ensures compatibility and readiness for upload.
- Data Upload into SAP Cloud ALM:
- Selected data sets are imported into SAP Cloud ALM.
- Post-transfer validation ensures everything was migrated successfully.
- Post-Migration Activities:
- Train users on the new environment with the transferred data.
Learn More – Expert Guided Implementation (EGI) Sessions
SAP offers Expert Guided Implementation (EGI) sessions designed to assist customers through the Selective Data Transfer process. These interactive sessions, delivered remotely by SAP experts, provide step-by-step guidance.
To find upcoming EGI sessions, including dates per region, visit:
👉SAP Enterprise Support Academy - Expert Guided Implementation Calendar
Don't miss the opportunity to engage early — spaces in these sessions are often limited!
Conclusion
The Selective Data Transfer from SAP Solution Manager to SAP Cloud ALM is a critical step in future-proofing your SAP landscape. By focusing on what matters most, you can streamline operations, reduce clutter, and make the most of SAP’s latest innovations. Planning early, leveraging SAP's tools and expertise, and engaging in guided sessions are key to a smooth, successful migration.
Are you ready to get started on your move to SAP Cloud ALM?
