Symptom
When migrate huge number of projects using the migration tool, you receive error "Service call failed" in simulation phase.
Environment
SAP Business ByDesign
Reproducing the Issue
1. Go to Business Configuration work center.
2. Search for Migration of Projects activity.
3. Select Migrate projects using the migration tool.
4. Select Execute Migration Step by Step.
Then in step 3 simulation import, error occurred: Service call failed.
Cause
The issue might be due to high number of tasks that is used within that project.
Resolution
Please check the sizing assessment tool: https://partneredge.sap.com/en/library/assets/products/ent_mng/byd/sell/tools_assets/pp_form_byd_epq.html.
User can download it and enter the number of tasks part (4) Sizing "Maximum # of Tasks per project.
1.If the rating shows green color, the solution should fit.
2.If the rating shows yellow color, Performance drawbacks may expect.
3.If the rating shows red color, solution does not seem to fit.
User should check the size and split the migration file accordingly.
Keywords
Migration of Projects, Service Call Failed, service call failed , KBA , AP-PRO , Project Processing , SRD-CC-MIG-CNT , Migration: Content , Problem
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