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SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)

Core Concepts

Definition

SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) is a solution from SAP that provides governance, maintenance, and consolidation of master data across the enterprise.

Detailed Description

SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) is an enterprise-ready master data management solution that enables organizations to centralize the creation, modification, and distribution of master data across their entire system landscape. It offers out-of-the-box governance for key master data domains such as customers, suppliers, products, and finance. SAP MDG ensures data quality and consistency by providing configurable workflows, validation rules, and data models. It supports compliance and audit requirements through its comprehensive change tracking and approval processes. The solution integrates seamlessly with both SAP and non-SAP systems, facilitating a unified approach to master data management and supporting business processes with accurate and reliable data.

Key Features

  • Audit trails and compliance support
  • Centralized master data governance
  • Configurable workflows and approval processes
  • Data quality management and duplicate checks
  • Data validation and business rules enforcement
  • Integration with SAP and non-SAP systems
  • Mass data processing and consolidation
  • Out-of-the-box support for key master data domains
  • User-friendly interfaces and role-based access

Common Modules

SAP Data Services

A data integration and transformation tool for enterprise data management.

SAP ERP

An enterprise resource planning software that integrates key business functions.

SAP Information Steward

A solution for data profiling, monitoring, and improving data quality.

SAP S/4HANA

A next-generation ERP suite built on the in-memory SAP HANA database.