Data Model Designer

Guided SAP MDG custom entity and attribute builder

Designer

Capture the initial requirement. The guide slides will be generated from this input.

Task 1 of 4

Create DDIC Objects

Create domains, data elements, structures, table types and append structures required for the custom entity.

Task 2 of 4

Create Persistence Table

Define Z-table keys, client handling, text fields, foreign key checks and persistence strategy.

Task 3 of 4

Create MDG Entity

Create custom MDG entity, attributes, key fields, storage/use type and parent-child relationship.

Task 4 of 4

Generate Structures

Run data model-specific structure generation and validate generated technical objects.

Step 2 - genIL

Expose the custom entity to BOL/genIL for UI consumption.

Step 1 of 4

Create genIL Structures

Create key and data structures required by the custom dependent object.

Step 2 of 4

Create Dependent Object

Create custom dependent object under the relevant standard genIL component.

Step 3 of 4

Create Relation

Create relation from the parent node to the custom child object.

Step 4 of 4

Maintain Model Mapping

Maintain mapping in the genIL customizing view cluster.

Step 3 - UI

Configure FPM/Web Dynpro UI and feeder logic.

Step 1 of 4

Create Feeder Class

Create GUIBB feeder class for the custom entity list or form.

Step 2 of 4

Create UIBB Configuration

Create list/form UIBB configuration and add required fields.

Step 3 of 4

Integrate with OVP

Add the UIBB to the target overview page or section.

Step 4 of 4

Create Connector

Bind the child UIBB using BOL relation connector.

Step 4 - Mapping & Handler

Implement read, staging mapping, API mapping and final save logic.

Task 1 of 3

Create DDIC Objects

Create domains, data elements, structures, table types and append structures required for the custom entity.

Task 2 of 3

Create Persistence Table

Define Z-table keys, client handling, text fields, foreign key checks and persistence strategy.

Task 3 of 3

Create MDG Entity

Create custom MDG entity, attributes, key fields, storage/use type and parent-child relationship.

Step 5 - Testing

Validate create/change/delete, activation and transport readiness.

Task 1 of 3

Create DDIC Objects

Create domains, data elements, structures, table types and append structures required for the custom entity.

Task 2 of 3

Create Persistence Table

Define Z-table keys, client handling, text fields, foreign key checks and persistence strategy.

Task 3 of 3

Create MDG Entity

Create custom MDG entity, attributes, key fields, storage/use type and parent-child relationship.