The IT architectures of companies are becoming more and more dynamic, so that the reasons for a chart of accounts conversion are becoming more and more diverse. For example, processes can be simplified and made more transparent as part of internal restructuring or centralized through a harmonized chart of accounts. The integration of a newly acquired company into one's own corporate landscape would also be a compelling reason for a chart of accounts conversion.
A chart of accounts changeover can be carried out either by classic means using transfer postings and successive adjustments in customizing and programs, or with the help of SAP Landscape Transformation Software, which can be used to change over a system including its history directly on the database.
Regardless of which conversion method you choose, classic or with SAP Landscape Transformation, the chart of accounts conversion must always include all master, transaction and customizing data that is connected to the chart of accounts to be converted.
However, the path to the desired chart of accounts includes some underestimated potential dangers that can complicate and even endanger a chart of accounts conversion if they are not taken into account.