What is SAP MDG cloud-ready mode?

SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) cloud-ready mode is a new development stage of the previous SAP MDG (also known as SAP MDG classic mode). In the following, we would like to present SAP MDG in the “cloud-ready mode” variant in its entirety.

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Additional options for master data management

SAP MDG cloud-ready mode offers new potential for the management and optimization of master data. By integrating modern cloud technologies, SAP MDG cloud-ready mode is a flexible and scalable solution that can be used to manage master data (currently only for the business partner domain, i.e. customers and suppliers). Among other things, companies benefit from future-oriented technology, harmonized user interfaces and other innovations.

SAP MDG cloud-ready mode – like SAP MDG classic mode – consists of the components Central Governance, Consolidation & Mass Processing and Data Quality Management. These components cover all the key requirements of modern master data management, such as greater automation of maintenance processes and therefore a significant reduction in manual intervention. The double benefit: companies optimize their business processes and at the same time ensure adherence to compliance guidelines. In addition, holistic data quality management with comprehensive rules and reporting functions is possible.

Modern interfaces, consistent process design and workflow support

SAP MDG cloud-ready mode offers a wide range of benefits that support companies in optimizing their master data processes. One new aspect is the holistic use of SAP Fiori-based user interfaces. This modern user interface enables intuitive operation and seamless navigation within master data management and throughout SAP S/4HANA, which increases user-friendliness. The modern interfaces ensure an optimal view and easy adaptation to the individual needs of users. The result is greater user acceptance and satisfaction.

Another advantage is the powerful workflow engine. SAP MDG cloud-ready mode includes a framework for process modeling as the basis for all relevant processes, including migration, consolidation and mass processing. This results in a high level of standardization, the elimination of media disruptions and greater automation in data processing, ultimately leading to a significant increase in efficiency and a lower susceptibility to errors.

Integration of external data sources

As with SAP MDG classic mode, the integration of external data providers is also part of the functional scope of SAP MDG cloud-ready mode. A new feature is the connection of predefined standardized services, for example from CDQ. With the help of this integration feature, companies can ensure that their master data is always up-to-date and correct. This reduces errors and improves the decision-making basis for business processes.

SAP MDG cloud-ready mode also supports federated governance. This term refers to the division of centralized and decentralized master data processes, whose different systems and data sources can be networked with one another in order to obtain a consolidated view of the master data. This makes it much easier to control and monitor data quality centrally.

Technological basis: ABAP Cloud

ABAP Cloud forms the technological basis of SAP MDG cloud-ready mode. This modern development environment makes it possible to create cloud-ready business applications, services and extensions. ABAP Cloud uses SAP’s proven business processes and is compatible with both SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) and SAP S/4HANA.

A key advantage of using ABAP Cloud is that it adheres to the clean core principles. Extensions and adaptations are made exclusively via upgrade-stable, cloud-compliant interfaces. This ensures a high level of stability and maintainability of the applications and facilitates future system upgrades.

With ABAP Cloud as the underlying technology, companies can operate their SAP MDG in the public cloud, in the private cloud and on-premise, which facilitates the reuse of extensions and coding in the various deployment versions of SAP MDG. This creates maximum flexibility and enables a gradual migration to the cloud without losing existing investments.

Conclusion: Future-proof thanks to SAP MDG cloud-ready mode

SAP MDG cloud-ready mode is a future-proof, scalable solution for master data management. Initially, the cloud-ready mode is only available for the Business Partner domain. By using ABAP Cloud and adhering to the clean core principles, the solution is ideally equipped for future developments and requirements. Parallel operation of SAP MDG classic mode and SAP MDG cloud-ready mode is possible and even explicitly recommended by SAP.

This gives companies the option of introducing SAP MDG cloud-ready mode step by step and expanding it as required. This offers a high degree of flexibility and enables adaptation to changing business requirements. At the same time, companies benefit from regular updates and enhancements that continuously expand and improve functionalities and performance. SAP MDG cloud-ready mode makes master data management significantly more efficient. Companies are able to optimize their business processes and improve data quality.