SAP MDG · UTILITIES

What is this SAP MDG installation and upgrade guide about, and where do I find the right setup, upgrade, or conversion path?

SAP MDG supports workflow-driven master data processes and can be deployed as a hub, co-deployed on ERP, or run in SAP S/4HANA. Use this guide as the navigation map for installation, configuration, upgrade, maintenance, and ERP-to-S/4HANA conversion; the source identifies MDG 9.2 as the last ECC add-on release.

SAP MDG supports workflow-driven master data processes and can be deployed as a hub, co-deployed on ERP, or run in SAP S/4HANA. Use this guide as the navigation map for installation, configuration, upgrade, maintenance, and ERP-to-S/4HANA conversion; the source identifies MDG 9.2 as the last ECC add-on release.

SAP MDG supports workflow-driven processes to find, create, change, and mark master data for deletion, with central governance and distribution to connected operational and business-intelligence systems. Use this guide as an information map for MDG installation, setup, configuration, upgrade, conversion, maintenance, and related resources.

Process flow

  1. Confirm the current ERP-based MDG release and Support Package.
  2. Review SAP Note 1685823, especially the conversion chapter referenced by the guide.
  3. Review SAP Note 3372801.
  4. Use the dedicated Conversion of MDG Hub guide if you are moving from ERP to S/4HANA.
  5. Check PAM and target-release documentation.
  6. Use conversion tools such as ATACA where applicable.
  7. Review Data Migration Cockpit and migration-object information where relevant.
  8. Review Business Partner and CVI conversion requirements if converting to S/4HANA and the scope includes them.
System -> Status...

SAP System Data -> Component

Check installed software components and release to determine whether the system is ERP-based or S/4HANA-based.

PAM

SAP Product Availability Matrix

Verify supported platforms, supported languages, lifecycle dates, and upgrade paths.

Maintenance Planner

SAP Maintenance Planner

Plan upgrades and maintenance deliveries for the target release.

Referenced tables

ObjectPurpose
SAP Note 1685823Release strategy for SAP Master Data Governance.
SAP Note 2590829Installation and configuration for SAP Master Data Governance.
SAP Note 3372801Upgrade or conversion for Master Data Governance, Central Governance.
SAP Note 2700284Release Information Note for SAP Master Data Governance 9.2.

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Alternative questions

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  • Where can MDG run?

Possible questions

  • Can MDG run as a hub or be co-deployed?
  • Can MDG run on ERP and S/4HANA?
  • Which S/4HANA release corresponds to MDG 9.2?
  • Are S/4HANA 1909 and later MDG innovations available on older MDG releases?
  • Which SAP Note contains the MDG release strategy?
  • Which note explains MDG terminology changes in S/4HANA 2023?
  • What is the last MDG version on ECC?
  • Is there an MDG version after 9.2 for ECC?
  • Which notes are important for MDG 9.2?

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