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How does SAP Master Data Governance work, and how is Rule-Based Workflow configured conceptually?
SAP MDG centrally governs master data in a staging-and-approval process, then replicates approved data to operational systems. For Rule-Based Workflow, the generic workflow template WS60800086 is combined with Change Request Customizing and BRFplus decision tables to control step flow, user agents, and background processing.
SAP MDG centrally governs master data in a staging-and-approval process, then replicates approved data to operational systems. For Rule-Based Workflow, the generic workflow template WS60800086 is combined with Change Request Customizing and BRFplus decision tables to control step flow, user agents, and background processing.
SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) is used to centrally govern master data creation and change, keep data in a staging area during processing, validate it, approve it through workflow, and replicate it after activation. It also supports consolidation of decentralized data and data quality management. For workflow, SAP uses a generic Rule-Based Workflow template together with Customizing and BRFplus decision tables.
Process flow
- Use Central Governance to create and change master data centrally.
- Stage master data during the governance process.
- Validate data with checks, derivations, and duplicate checks.
- Approve the Change Request through adaptable workflow.
- Activate approved data in the active area.
- Replicate approved data to target systems.
- Use Consolidation to combine decentralized master data.
- Use Data Quality Management to define and improve data quality.
Rule maintenance for SAP MDG Rule-Based Workflow
Maintain rule content for the Change Request process as shown in the source.
WS60800086Generic workflow template for MDG Rule-Based Workflow
Use as the technical workflow foundation for RBWF.
Referenced tables
| Object | Purpose |
|---|---|
DT_SINGLE_VAL_<Change Request Type> | Single Value Decision Table that determines the next workflow step, Change Request status, and Condition Alias. |
DT_USER_AGT_GRP_<Change Request Type> | User Agent Decision Table that determines users and executable actions. |
DT_NON_USER_AGT_GRP_<Change Request Type> | Nonuser Agent Decision Table that determines background process patterns such as Activation, Roll Back, and Complete. |
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