When performing a selective migration of data, which entities can be focused on?

Focusing on legal entities during a selective migration of data is a strategic approach in SAP S/4HANA implementations. Legal entities represent distinct legal units within a business, each potentially having its own reporting requirements, compliance needs, and operational processes. By prioritizing legal entities, organizations can ensure that the core legal and financial structures are accurately represented and migrated, effectively retaining compliance with regulations and providing a clear framework for future business operations.

Legal entities often require specific data such as tax identification numbers, jurisdictions, and financial reporting structures, which are critical for the integrity of the migrated data in the new system. This focus allows for a smoother transition, minimizes potential legal repercussions, and facilitates a more organized transformation of business processes.

In contrast, while other entities like product lines, business processes, and customer segments are important for overall business strategy, they may not carry the same immediate legal and regulatory implications during the migration process as legal entities do. Thus, their migration can be approached after ensuring that the foundational legal structures are correctly established.