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Migrating from a legacy system to PeopleSoft can be challenging, especially when you are unfamiliar with PeopleSoft applications.
There are a number of technical and functional issues to address, including requirements definition, resource allocation, data validation, data mapping and project management.
CDS PeopleSoft Data Conversion Process
When converting data from a legacy system to a package like PeopleSoft or Lawson Software, we use a phased approach that involves: Legacy Evaluation, Data Mapping and Conversion. Keep in mind that data conversion is an iterative process. Often you will find that data did not convert properly and you will then need to investigate the reason, correct the data map and rerun the process. Detail to accuracy and patience are key factors when converting data, something we accomplish in our phased approach:
- Verify that each field contains valid and accurate information.
- If the data contains coded information, verify that the code is in the correct format and contains valid data (e.g. department where the employee works).
- Identify the target field to where the data will migrate.
- Define conversion rules for the field. For example, the hire date in the source system may not have the same format in the target system.