Implementation Challenges That May Cause ERP Data Migration Failure

 

Your staff will rely on this unified, centralized database to obtain vital information once your Enterprise Resource Planning System goes online. As a result, the information in this database must be correct.

Depending on your existing systems and data type, migrating data from them to a new platform might be extremely difficult. Indeed, you may face several ERP data conversion issues.

Today, we'll go over some of the most typical problems that ERP Project Management teams face and how to avoid them.

• Redundant or Inaccurate Data

The data you migrate must be clean. Yet, it isn't always so easy. When it comes to information about customers, services, or products, there's a good chance that multiple departments have their versions of this data. Although the records might look similar, they are not necessarily identical. If you start transferring data without checking the documents, you'll likely encounter data quality issues. Hence, by cleansing your data beforehand, you can ensure that your new system will be accurate, updated, and fully functional. 

• Not Enough Project Resources

In order to achieve success with data migration, a significant investment is needed in terms of time, funds, and expertise. It's easy to underestimate these requirements when planning your ERP Implementation Services. Even if you're moving data from one ERP solution to another, you should still be realistic about what this process will cost. Therefore, make sure you not only have the right people assigned to the task but that you've built enough funds into your budget to cover the work required to extract, clean thoroughly, and rationalize the data.

• Relying on Outdated Validation Rules

When you first enter data into an ERP database, do you consider its validity? If not, you may need to change or create new data rules. Your project team should check with you to see if you need to make any changes or add new data validation rules. Because blindly following validation rules without considering their validity could mean transferring data that you don't need or can't use. 

• Failing to Achieve Stakeholder Buy-In

All project stakeholders must understand the importance of data transfer to an ERP Software project. If stakeholders cannot commit the necessary resources, your entire project may be jeopardized. Stakeholders must not only sign off on the money and resources needed to finish the process, but they must also be there to resolve any internal disagreements that may develop.

Don't let data migration derail your ERP project!

ERP Software platforms are only as efficient as the data that drives them, so it's worth performing data migration right the first time. With the knowledge of ERP data migration challenges to avoid, you can sidestep common roadblocks and prevent ERP failure with the help of a professional.

Our ERP consultants at Connected IT Consulting are on hand to help you navigate data challenges and plan for migration as early as possible. 

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