How to copy SAP Report Painter reports from SAP 4.6B to ECC 6.0

Steps to copy SAP Report Painter reports from SAP 4.6B to ECC 6.0, you can follow these steps:

1. Identify the Report Painter reports: Determine the Report Painter reports that need to be copied from the SAP 4.6B system to the ECC 6.0 system. Make a note of their names and any associated libraries or sets.

2. Export the reports: In the SAP 4.6B system, use the Report Painter transaction (GR51) to export the reports. Follow these steps:

• Launch the Report Painter transaction (GR51) in the SAP 4.6B system.
• Select the reports you want to copy by entering their names or selecting them from the list.
• Use the "Copy Report Groups" option to select the associated libraries or sets that need to be copied along with the reports.
• Click on the "Export" button to export the selected reports and their dependencies. Choose a location on your system to save the export file.

3. Import the reports: In the ECC 6.0 system, use the Report Painter transaction (GR51) to import the reports exported from the SAP 4.6B system. Follow these steps:

• Launch the Report Painter transaction (GR51) in the ECC 6.0 system.
• Use the "Import" option to browse and select the export file generated from the SAP 4.6B system.
• Review the list of reports and their associated libraries or sets to be imported. Make any necessary adjustments or mappings if required.
• Click on the "Import" button to import the reports and their dependencies into the ECC 6.0 system.

4.Verify and adjust the imported reports: After the import process is completed, open the imported Report Painter reports in the ECC 6.0 system and verify their functionality. Check if any adjustments or mappings are required due to differences between the 4.6B and ECC 6.0 systems. Make necessary adjustments to ensure the reports work correctly in the new system.

5. Perform testing: Test the imported reports in the ECC 6.0 system to validate their accuracy and functionality. Run the reports with sample data and compare the results with the original 4.6B system to ensure consistency.

By following these steps, you should be able to copy the SAP Report Painter reports from the SAP 4.6B system to the ECC 6.0 system and ensure their proper functionality in the new environment. It's important to note that depending on the complexity of the reports and any system-specific customizations, additional adjustments or configurations may be required during the copying process.