MDM

This documentation overview groups the end-user documentation for Master Data Management inside Cross-Industry Solutions. It helps you get started when you do not know the module yet and first want to understand what it is used for in daily work.

Purpose

Master Data Management helps business users move master data from one leading company into other companies in a structured way, define rules for that transfer, and review deviations in a traceable manner. The module is especially useful when the same data is needed in several companies and changes should not be maintained manually in every company.

How to recognize your use case

• You maintain the same master data in several companies and want to avoid duplicate work.
• You want to decide which data may be transferred and which data should be excluded deliberately.
• You need to understand why data reached another company or why it is missing there.
• You want to review differences between the leading company and the receiving company in a structured way.

Where to begin

If you do not know MDM yet, do not start with single functions right away. Begin with the overview to understand the basic principle. Use the glossary next so that the main terms are clear. Only after that should you move into setup, master-data maintenance, and concrete work procedures.

Orientation for new users

• Start with the overview if you want to understand the basic principle and business value of MDM.
• Use glossary, setup, and master data in sequence when you want to become familiar with terms, structure, and maintenance.
• Move into process catalog, work aids, and FAQ once concrete work situations are in focus.