SAP MDG · UTILITIES

Why is Customizing synchronization required for SAP MDG, and how should I plan it?

SAP MDG master-data distribution depends on aligned, relevant Customizing in the participating systems. The guide recommends defining a project-specific minimal but complete object list, deciding where each object is maintained, and establishing both initial and ongoing synchronization with controlled transport timing.

SAP MDG master-data distribution depends on aligned, relevant Customizing in the participating systems. The guide recommends defining a project-specific minimal but complete object list, deciding where each object is maintained, and establishing both initial and ongoing synchronization with controlled transport timing.

SAP MDG governs master-data creation, change, search, and deletion through workflow and distributes governed master data to connected operational systems. For that distribution to work consistently, the relevant master-data-related Customizing must be aligned between the participating systems. The guide recommends defining a project-specific synchronization process before productive master-data distribution, with a minimal but complete object list, release checks, and controlled transport sequencing.

Process flow

  1. Identify which Customizing is relevant to the governed master-data processes.
  2. Decide where each Customizing object is maintained.
  3. Determine which systems are sources and which are receivers.
  4. Define the initial synchronization process.
  5. Define the ongoing synchronization process.
  6. Select supporting technology/tools.
  7. Build the project-specific Customizing object list.
  8. Define governance, transport sequencing, testing, and ownership for future changes.
MDGIMG

Implementation Guide (IMG) for SAP MDG

Maintain MDG-related Customizing in the IMG context.

Structure
MDGIMG
Master Data Governance
Implementation Guide (IMG) for SAP MDG
RSIMG_COLLECT

Collect IMG settings into transport

Collect IMG-node Customizing for transport in synchronization scenarios.

SYCM

S/4HANA Simplification Database

Check whether a Customizing table is affected by S/4HANA simplification.

Referenced tables

ObjectPurpose
N/AThe retrieved guide does not provide specific table names for the synchronization object list in this excerpt.

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Related questions and keywords

Alternative questions

  • What must be synchronized before MDG distributes master data?
  • Why do MDG hub and ERP/S/4HANA need aligned Customizing?
  • How do I plan Customizing synchronization for an MDG implementation?

Possible questions

  • What is Customizing data in this guide?
  • Do Customizing values have to be identical in MDG and ERP?
  • Can value mapping compensate for different Customizing?
  • Where should operational Customizing normally be maintained?
  • What reference data is best maintained centrally?
  • What are the main phases of MDG Customizing synchronization?

Keywords

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