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 Duration 35 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to SAP Master Data Governance

  • Explore the landscape of SAP MDG and its critical function in enterprise data stewardship
  • Grasp the fundamental concepts and principles of master data governance
  • Examine the SAP MDG strategic approach and underlying architecture
  • Investigate the synergy between SAP MDG and the SAP S/4HANA environment
  • Review key governance procedures and the scope of data domains

SAP MDG Data Domains and Processes

  • Navigate the various master data domains supported by SAP MDG
  • Understand governance workflows and the associated approval mechanisms
  • Oversee activities across the master data lifecycle
  • Familiarize yourself with standard MDG processes and typical scenarios

SAP MDG for Material Master Data

  • Master the governance frameworks specific to material master data
  • Create and maintain accurate material master records
  • Implement material data workflows and adhere to validation rules
  • Prioritize the quality and consistency of material data

SAP MDG for Business Partner, Customer, and Supplier Data

  • Gain an overview of Business Partner governance standards
  • Administer customer and supplier master data effectively
  • Process data creation, change requests, and subsequent approvals
  • Safeguard consistency across all business partner records

SAP MDG for Financial Data and Hierarchies

  • Direct the governance of financial master data
  • Review the core financial data objects
  • Leverage MDG to support critical financial operations
  • Maintain complex hierarchy structures and their relationships

MDG Workflows and User Interfaces

  • Navigate the SAP Fiori-based interfaces for MDG applications
  • Supervise change requests and manage approval flows
  • Engage with the underlying workflow processes
  • Utilize Business Workflow and Floor Plan Manager concepts

MDG Mass Changes and Multiple Object Processing

  • Execute mass changes within the SAP MDG environment
  • Handle scenarios involving the processing of multiple objects
  • Boost operational efficiency through bulk data operations
  • Validate and control mass update procedures

MDG Mass Processing and Data Consolidation

  • Comprehend the mechanics of data consolidation processes
  • Resolve duplicate records and achieve data harmonisation
  • Apply effective consolidation techniques
  • Promote enterprise-wide data consistency

Data Quality Management in SAP MDG

  • Internalize core principles of data quality
  • Configure validation and derivation rules
  • Monitor and enhance the quality of master data
  • Define governance standards and control mechanisms

Process Analytics in SAP MDG

  • Track MDG process metrics and performance indicators
  • Analyze governance workflow efficiency
  • Measure progress in data quality improvements
  • Leverage analytics to inform strategic decision-making

Integration and Technical Concepts

  • Survey the integration capabilities of SAP MDG
  • Gain an introduction to Application Link Enabling (ALE)
  • Understand system communication and data distribution models
  • Support the technical requirements of SAP S/4HANA landscapes

Practical Workshop and Course Review

  • Put SAP MDG processes into practice through guided exercises
  • Construct and manage real-world governance scenarios
  • Evaluate data quality and workflow processes
  • Recap SAP MDG best practices and outline future steps

Requirements

Essential

  • Professional experience with SAP Business Suite ERP or SAP S/4HANA
  • Hands-on experience managing SAP ERP master data, specifically for financial, material, or business partner (customer/supplier) records

Recommended

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

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