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Collect and structure PI/PO and ESR evidence rather than relying on interface lists and memory.
SAP PI/PO to SAP Integration Suite migration
I work with teams to understand, prepare and migrate their PI/PO interfaces to SAP Integration Suite.
I use POMigrate and POView to automate repeated discovery, reporting, preparation and checks. I also work directly with developers, migration leads and project teams on mappings, adapters, routing, configuration, testing and the technical decisions needed to move each interface forward.
Assessment · technical review · pilot preparation · migration wave support
PI/PO migration is not only about rebuilding interfaces. It is about understanding routing, adapters, mappings, configuration, runtime behaviour, and the things that do not fit a template.
My role on a migration
Less time gathering facts. More time on the decisions that need experience.
I work as a technical migration practitioner. I use reporting and automation to make a large PI/PO landscape reviewable, then work with developers, migration leads, and project teams on what the evidence means.
This can start with one difficult area, a migration assessment, a pilot, or support for a delivery wave. The useful output is not just a report: it is a clearer technical basis for scope, design, and action.
Review
Inspect interface logic, adapters, mapping lineage, runtime signals, and configuration needs.
Decide
Separate repeatable candidates from gaps, redesign decisions, and items that need manual review.
Prepare
Use reviewable templates, configuration workbooks, plans, test aids, and validation where suitable.
Technical evidence explorer
What I can inspect before deciding how an interface should move.
These tabs are based on real V1 POMigrate report structures and outputs. They show the kind of information I can use with a project. Every source system may not provide every field.
VW_INTERFACE_DETAIL_ALL
Interface, receiver, routing, and operation mapping facts in one review path.
Instead of opening ICOs and related objects one by one, this view brings the source, sender, receiver, routing condition, operation mapping, and generated delivery naming into a flat technical record.
Examples of fields
InterfaceSourceSenderChannelIDReceiverCountReceiverConditionsReceiverInterfaceNameOperationMappingOMDirectionOMMappingTypeGeneratedIFlowPath
Useful for
- Finding cases with multiple receivers and conditional routing early.
- Grouping similar interface shapes before selecting a pilot.
- Tracing a proposed iFlow or path back to a source interface.
CC · channel facts + interface detail
Adapter work is more than an adapter name.
Direction, transport protocol, message protocol, endpoint facts, authentication method, channel state, QoS, modules, and runtime status can all change the migration design and testing work.
Examples of fields
ChannelIDDirectionTransportProtocolMessageProtocolAdapterNameAdapterStatusInHostInPathInAuthenticationMethodChannelRuntimeStatusSummary
Useful for
- Finding the largest repeatable adapter/protocol groups.
- Spotting custom, inactive, incomplete, or operationally sensitive channels.
- Preparing an endpoint and configuration review list without exposing secrets.
VW_MESSAGE_MAPPING_DETAIL_ALL
Mapping lineage, not simply “mapping found”.
The mapping view relates an operation mapping to source and target messages, namespaces, ESR object identity, mapping role, multiplicity, and reference match status.
Examples of fields
OperationMappingOMDirectionMessageMappingNameMappingRoleSourceMessageNameSourceMessageNamespaceTargetMessageNameTargetMessageNamespaceMessageMappingMultiplicityMessageRefMatchStatus
Useful for
- Finding unresolved message references before generation or testing.
- Identifying Java, XSLT, function library, and mapping dependencies for review.
- Seeing mapping reuse and structure relationships across the landscape.
IFlow Status · Ready / Pending / Missing
Show why a selected pattern is ready, pending, or blocked.
Generation is kept reviewable. The status output separates adapter readiness, mapping resolution, missing items, generated ZIPs, and final interface status rather than giving a single unexplained result.
Examples of fields
PipelineTypeIFlowNameGeneratedZIPSenderAdapterReadyReceiverAdapterReadyRequiredMappingCountResolvedMappingCountMissingMappingCountMappingStatusPendingItems
Useful for
- Building a focused review queue instead of opening every generated artefact.
- Choosing candidates for Sync, PIP01, or PIP07 preparation.
- Giving a project team a clear view of prerequisites still outstanding.
IFlowChannelConfig
Make the PO to Cloud Integration configuration bridge visible.
The configuration workbook records the originating PO channel and protocol, Cloud Integration target adapter, externalised field, original value, default value, and matched rule.
Examples of fields
PackageNameIFlowNameAdapterDirectionPOChannelPOAdapterNamePOTransportProtocolCIAdapterTypeExternalizedFieldPOValueMatchedRuleId
Useful for
- Reviewing transformation rules before tenant configuration work.
- Sorting values for each environment by iFlow, adapter, field, or owner.
- Preparing a configuration handover and list of open items.
Partner Directory plan
Plan, check, and apply are separate technical steps.
Routing and values that depend on a partner need review before they touch a tenant. V1 creates a review workbook, a frozen JSON source for apply, condition details, and XSLT previews where needed.
Examples of fields
modeentitypidtargetPathreceiverConditioninterfaceConditionAlternativePartnersStringParametersAPI check resultApply result
Useful for
- Separating simple point to point cases from conditional routing cases.
- Reviewing a proposed Partner Directory change before an apply decision.
- Keeping a durable record of planned versus checked versus applied values.
What the reports do not do: They do not make a migration decision for the team. They make the technical evidence easier to inspect, filter, compare, and discuss.
Report evidence map
Start with the technical area. Then inspect the workbook detail.
The reports are easier to understand when they are grouped by the migration question they help answer. This summary shows the main evidence areas. The complete workbook catalogue follows directly below.
Landscape and interface paths
Brings sender, receiver, interface, channel, routing and mapping relationships into a reviewable interface picture.
ICO · interface views · end to end lineage
Useful forBuilding scope, comparing interface shapes and preparing migration groups or waves.
Channels, adapters and runtime
Shows protocols, directions, endpoint patterns, attributes, module chains, parameters and runtime state.
SFTP · SOAP · modules · channel status
Useful forUnderstanding target connectivity, configuration effort and operational dependencies.
Receiver and interface determination
Breaks routing into receivers, interfaces, conditions, blocks, atoms, operators and values.
receiver rules · interface rules · conditions
Useful forFinding dynamic routing, multiple receiver cases and logic that needs a deliberate target design.
Mappings and message lineage
Connects Operation Mappings and Message Mappings to their source messages, target messages, sequence and multiplicity.
OM · MM · source and target · mapping role
Useful forEstimating transformation work and avoiding the assumption that a mapping name means it is ready.
Function Libraries and mapping artifacts
Surfaces functions, arguments, Java types, library dependencies and supporting Java or XSLT resources.
functions · arguments · Java · XSLT
Useful forFinding hidden custom logic, shared dependencies and work that may need conversion or redesign.
WSDL and message structures
Shows service definitions, message parts, element names, XML types, namespaces and repository context.
WSDL · message part · QName · namespace
Useful forPreparing service contracts, mapping structures and test payloads with traceable source evidence.
Readiness, gaps and issues
Collects runtime signals, match results, missing references, parse status and items that need technical review.
ready · pending · missing · manual review
Useful forTurning a large inventory into a focused work queue instead of hiding uncertainty in a summary status.
Migration preparation outputs
Uses the evidence for candidate grouping, reviewable iFlow preparation, configuration workbooks, Partner Directory plans and test aids where suitable.
candidate groups · configuration · plans · test aids
Useful forConnecting assessment evidence to practical developer and project work without treating automation as a final design.
Detailed report catalogue
Open any workbook and inspect its fields.
The catalogue reflects the report workbook structures. Search by workbook or field, then open a report to understand its fields and why they matter. Sample values are illustrative and intended to convey the likely format, technical meaning and review context of each field. Actual values will vary according to the source landscape, configuration and available evidence.
01 VW_INTERFACE_DETAIL_ALL.xlsxInterface, routing, channel, mapping and generated path
Use this as the main technical review sheet. It brings the interface path together so a developer can filter similar patterns and see where routing or mapping makes an interface different.
| Field | Example value | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| InterfaceSource | ICO | Shows whether the record came from the integrated configuration or classic scenario path. |
| SenderChannelID | CC_ORDERS_HTTPS_IN | Links the interface to its inbound communication settings. |
| ReceiverCount | 2 | A quick signal that the interface is not a simple single receiver flow. |
| ReceiverConditions | Country = MY | Shows routing logic that may need a Cloud Integration design decision. |
| OperationMapping | OM_Order_Create | Connects the interface to ESR mapping evidence. |
| GeneratedIFlowPathForInboundProcessing | /pvm/in/orders | Shows a proposed delivery path when the selected pattern supports it. |
02 CC.xlsx and channel detail workbooksAdapter, protocol, endpoint, module and runtime facts
Use the channel workbooks to group adapter patterns and find the channel details that often cause late surprises during a migration.
| Field | Example value | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| ChannelID | CC_VENDOR_SFTP_OUT | Technical identity for the communication channel. |
| Direction | Receiver | Separates sender and receiver design needs. |
| TransportProtocol | SFTP | Useful for grouping repeatable adapter work. |
| MessageProtocol | File | Refines the communication pattern. |
| AdapterStatus | Active | Helps distinguish an operational channel from an inactive object. |
| ModuleParam | Custom processing flag | Module chains are a clear review point and should not be hidden. |
03 VW_MESSAGE_MAPPING_DETAIL_ALL.xlsxOperation mapping, source/target structures and reference status
Use this to see mapping lineage. It helps avoid treating a mapping name as proof that the source, target, and supporting artefacts are ready.
| Field | Example value | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| OperationMapping | OM_Order_Create | Shows which operation relationship uses the mapping. |
| MappingRole | REQUEST_TRAFO | Shows where the mapping is used in the flow. |
| SourceMessageName | MT_Order_Request | Source payload identity for review and test preparation. |
| TargetMessageName | OrderCreateRequest | Target structure identity for conversion work. |
| MessageMappingMultiplicity | 1 | Helps identify repeated or chained use. |
| MessageRefMatchStatus | MATCHED | Flags whether the structure reference could be resolved. |
04 ESR_MESSAGE_MAPPING.xlsxMapping metadata, object identity and function library signals
Use this when a developer needs to understand the ESR artefact behind a mapping, including version context and reusable function content.
| Field | Example value | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| MessageMappingNamespace | urn:demo:order | Separates similar names in different namespaces. |
| MessageMappingSWCVCaption | DEMO_ORDER_SC | Provides software component version context. |
| Multiplicity | 1:n | Signals a mapping shape worth technical review. |
| FunctionLibraryCount | 3 | Shows reusable function dependencies. |
| RawPayloadRelPath | ESR/Mapping/OM_Order.xml | Traceable source artefact location in the workspace. |
05 ESR_WSDL.xlsx and ESR_WSDL_MESSAGE.xlsxService and message structure evidence
Use these sheets to connect mapping and interface review to the available WSDL and message structure evidence.
| Field | Example value | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| WsdlObjectName | SI_Order_Create | Identifies the service description. |
| WsdlSWCVCaption | DEMO_ORDER_SC | Shows component version context. |
| WsdlMessageName | OrderCreateRequest | Links the WSDL to message structure. |
| WsdlMessageNamespace | urn:demo:order:v1 | Keeps structurally similar messages distinct. |
| WsdlMsgSeq | 1 | Shows message ordering where available. |
06 IFLOW_SYNC_InterfaceSummary.xlsxSync candidate readiness and pending work
Use this to see whether a request response candidate has the adapter and mapping prerequisites needed for a reviewable starting point.
| Field | Example value | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| PipelineType | SYNC | Shows the selected generation path. |
| Generated ZIP | OrderCreate_Sync.zip | Points to the reviewable artefact when generated. |
| SenderAdapterReady | YES | Shows sender template coverage. |
| RequiredMappingCount | 2 | Sets the expected mapping prerequisites. |
| MissingMappingCount | 0 | Shows whether mapping assets are still missing. |
| PendingItems | Confirm target endpoint | Keeps follow up work visible. |
07 IFLOW_PIP01_InterfaceSummary.xlsxInbound processing candidate readiness
Use this to review interfaces suited to the inbound processing pattern and see the exact missing prerequisites.
| Field | Example value | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| IFlowName | PIP01_Orders_Inbound | Proposed generated artefact identity. |
| Source | ICO_Orders_In | Traceability back to the source record. |
| SenderAdapterKey | HTTPS_SOAP_SENDER | Shows the template/overlay requirement. |
| AdapterStatus | READY | Summarises adapter preparation state. |
| InterfaceStatus | PENDING_REVIEW | Prevents a prepared item being treated as final. |
08 IFLOW_PIP07_InterfaceSummary.xlsxOutbound processing candidate readiness
Use this to review outbound processing candidates, mapping dependencies, and receiver adapter coverage.
| Field | Example value | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| IFlowName | PIP07_Vendor_Outbound | Proposed generated artefact identity. |
| ReceiverAdapterKey | SFTP_FILE_RECEIVER | Shows receiver template/overlay requirement. |
| ResolvedMappingCount | 1 | Shows mapping artefacts found for the candidate. |
| MappingStatus | READY | Quick mapping readiness summary. |
| PendingItems | Review module chain | Preserves exceptions for the developer. |
09 IFlowChannelConfiguration.xlsxPO channel values to Cloud Integration configuration
Use this as a configuration review and handover sheet. It helps the team see which source values feed which externalised target fields and why.
| Field | Example value | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| POChannel | CC_VENDOR_SFTP_OUT | Source channel reference. |
| POTransportProtocol | SFTP | Source technical context. |
| CIAdapterType | SFTP | Target adapter context. |
| ExternalizedField | Receiver.Host | Target field needing review/configuration. |
| POValue | sftp.partner.example | Safe example of the source value shape. |
| MatchedRuleId | SFTP_HOST_01 | Shows the rule used to derive the proposal. |
10 partner_directory_plan.xlsxReview sheets for Partner Directory planning
Use this before a Partner Directory change. The workbook shows the planned entity/value, conditions, and review notes while the frozen plan remains separate from the review sheet.
| Field | Example value | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| mode | P2P_STRING | Separates simple point to point plans from conditional cases. |
| pid | VENDOR_A_ORDER | Partner Directory identifier to review. |
| entity | StringParameter | Shows the planned entity type. |
| targetPath | /pvm/vendor/order | Shows the proposed target route. |
| receiverCondition | Partner = VENDOR_A | Makes conditional logic visible. |
| notes | Check with integration owner | Captures the human review step. |
POMigrate automation
Automation for the repeated work around migration. Technical judgement stays with the team.
POMigrate has practical automation features that I can use in client work where the source evidence, template, and migration pattern are suitable. Each output remains reviewable and gaps are meant to stay visible.
Download or stage PO and ESR objects, build fact tables, final SQLite views, and flat Excel exports. This reduces repeated manual object opening and gives the team a shared evidence base.
PO/ESR download · extraction · report database · Excel exportsUse interface, adapter, routing, mapping, and readiness facts to group recurring shapes and separate manual review cases. This helps focus a pilot on understandable patterns.
template grouping · readiness · gaps · candidate listsFor supported Sync, PIP01, and PIP07 patterns, use templates, generated names, adapter overlays, and available mapping artefacts to create starting points for developer review.
Sync · inbound processing · outbound processing · ZIP outputResolve available graphical, XSLT, and Java mapping artefacts, WSDLs, and function library references where available. Missing or unsupported items can stay on a visible review list.
mapping summary · embedded/missing assets · placeholdersGenerate a workbook that relates PO channel values and protocols to Cloud Integration adapters and externalised fields, including matched rules and values to review.
configuration workbook · rule traceability · open valuesPrepare CI package/upload/validation support and Partner Directory plans. Tenant actions remain distinct from reporting and can be checked before an explicit apply.
dry run concepts · validation · Partner Directory plan/check/applyPOView based features include mass message downloads, payload extraction, mock SOAP payloads, and Postman/PIP07 test support where those assets are useful.
sample payloads · test launchers · Postman collectionsUse reports alongside generated files so a team can see the source interface, pattern, mapping status, adapter coverage, generated location, and pending work.
interface summary · mapping summary · pending itemsImportant: POMigrate is used in an expert led engagement. It helps prepare and organise work. The team still reviews design, configuration, security, test results, and final tenant changes.
POMigrate and POView in practice
Useful outputs when the evidence supports them.
V1 includes more than reports. Where a pattern is suitable and the required source artefacts are available, I can use the workbench to prepare starting points and review material for the next step.
The kind of findings that change a plan
Small technical facts can have a large delivery effect.
A count and condition check can separate a simple point to point candidate from a receiver determination design discussion.
Message reference status, namespace, function library, Java, or XSLT dependencies may change the review and test effort.
Adapter type alone does not answer the question. Protocol, runtime state, modules, authentication, and endpoint rules may matter.
A PO channel value may need a confirmed Cloud Integration externalised parameter, a credential reference, a Partner Directory value, or a design change.
Ways I can help
Start at the point that makes sense for your project.
Assess a landscape
Build a technical picture of interfaces, mappings, adapters, risks, gaps, and potential patterns before scope is fixed.
Review difficult areas
Focus on mappings, routing, adapters, configuration, Partner Directory, or a set of interfaces that need decisions.
Prepare a pilot
Choose a controlled group, prepare reviewable outputs where suitable, and learn what to change before scaling.
Support migration waves
Use the same evidence based approach repeatedly as the project moves through its interface groups.
Contact
Let us talk about your migration.
If you are working through PI/PO to SAP Integration Suite migration and need a technical view of scope, risk, mappings, adapters, or delivery preparation, you can contact me directly.