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 Duration 35 hours

Course Outline

Foundations of SAP Master Data Governance

  • An overview of SAP MDG and its critical role in enterprise data management
  • Exploring the core concepts and principles of master data governance
  • The SAP MDG solution strategy and architectural design
  • The synergy between SAP MDG and SAP S/4HANA
  • A broad view of governance processes and associated data domains

MDG Data Domains and Operational Processes

  • In-depth understanding of master data domains within SAP MDG
  • Managing governance workflows and approval mechanisms
  • Overseeing activities across the master data lifecycle
  • A review of standard MDG processes and real-world scenarios

Governing Material Master Data with SAP MDG

  • Insights into material master governance strategies
  • Techniques for creating and maintaining material master records
  • Implementing material data workflows and validation rules
  • Ensuring high quality and consistency in material data

Managing Business Partner, Customer, and Supplier Data

  • Key aspects of Business Partner governance
  • Effective management of customer and supplier master data
  • Handling data creation, change requests, and approval cycles
  • Maintaining consistency across all business partner records

SAP MDG for Financial Data and Hierarchy Management

  • Strategies for governing financial master data
  • An overview of relevant financial data objects
  • Supporting financial operations through MDG capabilities
  • Managing complex hierarchy structures and relationships

MDG Workflows and User Interface Experiences

  • Utilising SAP Fiori-based MDG applications
  • Streamlining the management of change requests and approvals
  • Navigating and managing workflow processes
  • Applying Business Workflow and Floor Plan Manager concepts

Efficiency through Mass Changes and Bulk Processing

  • Executing mass changes within SAP MDG
  • Handling scenarios involving multiple object processing
  • Enhancing operational efficiency via bulk data operations
  • Validating and controlling mass update activities

Data Consolidation and Harmonisation

  • Understanding the mechanics of data consolidation
  • Resolving duplicate records and achieving data harmonisation
  • Applying proven consolidation techniques
  • Promoting enterprise-wide data consistency

Enhancing Data Quality in SAP MDG

  • Core principles of data quality management
  • Defining robust validation and derivation rules
  • Continuous monitoring and improvement of master data quality
  • Establishing clear governance standards and controls

Leveraging Process Analytics

  • Monitoring MDG process performance and efficiency
  • Analysing the effectiveness of governance workflows
  • Measuring tangible improvements in data quality
  • Utilising analytics to drive strategic decision-making

Integration Strategies and Technical Foundations

  • An overview of SAP MDG’s integration capabilities
  • Introduction to Application Link Enabling (ALE)
  • Understanding system communication and data distribution methods
  • Supporting diverse SAP S/4HANA enterprise landscapes

Practical Application and Course Wrap-up

  • Applying SAP MDG concepts through practical exercises
  • Building and managing comprehensive governance scenarios
  • Evaluating data quality and workflow process effectiveness
  • Summary of SAP MDG best practices and recommended next steps

Requirements

Essential Requirements

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

Recommended Knowledge

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

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Testimonials (2)

It was straight to the point and more practical

Lungelo Ndlela - SNG Grant Thornton
Course - SAP S/4 Hana (S/4Hana)

His calm and collected voice even though at points he was frustrated with the system, but kept his cool…

Jeffery
Course - SAP S/4HANA Overview (S4H00)

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