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 Duration 35 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to SAP Master Data Governance

  • An overview of SAP MDG and its pivotal role in enterprise data management
  • Comprehending core master data governance concepts and principles
  • The SAP MDG solution strategy and architectural framework
  • The symbiotic relationship between SAP MDG and SAP S/4HANA
  • An introduction to governance processes and relevant data domains

SAP MDG Data Domains and Processes

  • Analyzing master data domains within SAP MDG
  • Governance workflows and approval mechanisms
  • Overseeing master data lifecycle activities
  • Standard MDG processes and typical scenarios

SAP MDG for Material Master Data

  • Principles of material master governance
  • Creating and maintaining material master records
  • Material data workflows and associated validation rules
  • Safeguarding material data quality and consistency

SAP MDG for Business Partner, Customer, and Supplier Data

  • Overview of Business Partner governance frameworks
  • Managing customer and supplier master data
  • Data creation, change requests, and approval processes
  • Maintaining consistency across business partner records

SAP MDG for Financial Data and Hierarchies

  • Strategies for financial master data governance
  • Overview of key financial data objects
  • Supporting financial processes through MDG implementations
  • Managing hierarchy structures and inter-entity relationships

MDG Workflows and User Interfaces

  • Understanding SAP Fiori-based MDG applications
  • Managing change requests and approval cycles
  • Operationalizing workflow processes
  • Leveraging Business Workflow and Floor Plan Manager concepts

MDG Mass Changes and Multiple Object Processing

  • Executing mass changes in SAP MDG
  • Handling multiple object processing scenarios
  • Enhancing efficiency through bulk data operations
  • Validating and controlling mass updates

MDG Mass Processing and Data Consolidation

  • Understanding data consolidation methodologies
  • Managing duplicate records and achieving data harmonisation
  • Applying effective consolidation techniques
  • Supporting enterprise-wide data consistency

Data Quality Management in SAP MDG

  • Foundational principles of data quality
  • Defining validation and derivation rules
  • Monitoring and enhancing master data quality
  • Establishing robust governance standards and controls

Process Analytics in SAP MDG

  • Monitoring MDG processes and performance metrics
  • Analyzing governance workflows
  • Measuring tangible data quality improvements
  • Utilizing analytics to support strategic decision-making

Integration and Technical Concepts

  • Overview of SAP MDG integration capabilities
  • Introduction to Application Link Enabling (ALE)
  • Understanding system communication and data distribution
  • Supporting SAP S/4HANA enterprise landscapes

Practical Workshop and Course Review

  • Applying SAP MDG processes through practical exercises
  • Creating and managing governance scenarios
  • Reviewing data quality and workflow processes
  • Summary of SAP MDG best practices and recommended next steps

Requirements

Essential Prerequisites

  • Familiarity with SAP Business Suite ERP or SAP S/4HANA
  • Hands-on experience with SAP ERP master data, specifically financial, material, or business partner/customer/supplier data

Recommended Prerequisites

  • Proficiency in handling the SAP Fiori launchpad
  • Experience with Business Workflow Floor Plan Manager (FPM) for Web Dynpro ABAP
  • Knowledge of Application Link Enabling (ALE) Technology

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