Some records may have data that is specific to the environment it is in and won't apply in the target environment. In such cases, an algorithm plugged into the migration plan instruction may be used to adjust the data when importing. This algorithm is executed in the apply step after the record is inserted but before the validation is executed.
Some examples of records that may require import algorithms.
Batch Control references its next batch sequence number. This number is only relevant with respect to its environment. The instruction for a batch control can include an algorithm to not overwrite the batch sequence number when copying a batch control.
Some products include administrative objects that reference a master data object. Master data objects are not copied as part of CMA. An import algorithm may be used to adjust the referenced master data foreign key when importing, for example to reset it (or not overwrite when updating). If the algorithm knows how to find the appropriate master data record to link, that may also be included.
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