How to Transport LSMW Objects?

Lets look how to transport LSMW Objects between clients.

LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) is a tool that supports legacy system data migration to SAP systems. Legacy data can be imported, transformed and saved to SAP via iDocs, BAPIs, Batch Data Input (BDC) or as Direct Input.

This article discuss ways you can transport LSMW objects between systems. If you are looking for more detail on LSMW and how to develop data migration scenarios, check my step by step guide on BDC LSMW configuration.

You can transport LSMW in several ways.

File Export and Import Method.
Transport Using Transport Requests.

Step by Step Guide on How to Transport LSMW Objects using Each Method.

Method 1: File Export and Import.

Step 1: Select LSMW Project and Objects.

Go to transaction LSMW in your source client and select the project.

lsmw-transport-select-project-subproject-object-abap — Select LSMW project, sub project and object you would like to transport

Select “Extras>Export Project” from main menu area.

lsmw-trasport-export-project-abap-how-to — Go to Extras > Export Project

Select the objects you intend to transport. You can select which recordings, sub-projects you want to transport by clicking on node area or by selecting “select/deselect” option.

lsmw-transport-overview-screen-select-sbjects-abap-how-to — LSMW Transport Overview Screen – Select Objects

Step 2: Export Selected LSMW Objects to Text File.

Select “Export” option.

lsmw-export-project-to-file-abap-how-to — LSMW Export Project to File

Save files to local location.

export-lsmw-project-objects-to-text-files-abap-how-to — Export LSMW project and related objects to text files

Step 3: Import LSMW Files at Target Client.

Now execute transaction LSMW in your target client.

Select the exported file in the previous step using “Extras>Import Project” menu option.

import-lsmw-file-from-target-client-abap-how-to — Import LSMW text files from target system or client

Method 2: Transport LSMW Objects using Transport Requests.

Simply attach the project to transport request using menu area “Extras>Generate Transport Request”.

transport-lsmw-with-request-generate-change-request-abap-how-to — Go to Extras and select Generate Change Request

Then release the created transport requests and transport them accordance with company’s change management rules and regulations.

If you require more information on any of the steps discussed here, please leave a comment.

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Isuru Fernando

Hi, I am Isuru Fernando, Senior SAP Integration Consultant with 10 years of SAP full-cycle implementation and support project experience. From the early days, I had a passion for coding, software development, and everything tech-related. I started my carrier as an ABAP developer and soon found my love for system integration when I learned SAP XI 3.0 in 2008. Playing a variety of roles from an offshore technical consultant (ABAP, PI/PO, BW, BOBJ) at the beginning of my career to a technical lead managing a team of consultants in different countries, I have gained immense experience in SAP project implementation life cycle. Having the opportunity to work on SAP implementation projects in USA, EU, and Asia, I learned valuable ins and outs of global business processors in Sales and Distribution (SD), Material Management, Retail, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and Finance and Controlling (FICO). Through this blog, I want to share my expertise in SAP technical areas such as SAP ABAP, PI/PO, AIF, and Basis. I also want to provide a platform for others with similar ambitions who would like to share their SAP technical expertise with the world!

How to Transport LSMW Objects?

File Export and Import Method.

Transport Using Transport Requests.

Step by Step Guide on How to Transport LSMW Objects using Each Method.