SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)

Name: leverX Company
Brand: LeverX
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Make informed business decisions through the centralized master data management and monitoring available within SAP MDG.

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SAP MDG serves as an integrated solution designed to optimize master data management within organizations. This tool empowers you to make informed decisions by leveraging accurate and reliable data, ultimately enhancing the quality and consistency of information across your company.

Key functionalities of the module include:

Establishment of a central hub for master data management.
Streamlined processes that are assigned to accountable individuals.
Compliance with regulatory requirements in the realm of master data management.
Minimal occurrence of duplicate data/records, consequently leading to a reduction in inventories and non-liquid items.
Standardized master data.

Optimal data quality

Capitalize on SAP MDG's robust data quality controls to minimize errors through automated compliance checks and to prevent duplication.

Streamlined business processes

Efficiently automate tasks in master data management, reducing the time required for data creation, updates, and reconciliation, thereby enhancing your company's operational efficiency.

Cost efficiency

SAP MDG contributes to the normalization of directories, curbing duplicate entries, which reduces inventories and indirect inventory costs.

Informed decision-making

Rely on relevant data with accurately maintained reference records. This empowers you to bolster your competitive edge by enabling you to make well-informed decisions, discern trends, identify opportunities for data enhancement, and concurrently mitigate risks.

Mitigated data loss risks

SAP MDG facilitates comprehensive quality control for master data, offering controlled, role-based access to data creation and modification. This systematic approach minimizes the risks of data loss and ensures the confidentiality of information.

SAP MDG vs. SAP MDM

SAP Master Data Management (SAP MDM) is a core component within SAP's data management ecosystem. It handles the centralization and distribution of data, making sure everything stays in sync.

When combined with SAP MDG, businesses can simplify data management and ensure that master data is consistent and compliant with all the necessary rules across all business processes.

Difference between SAP MDM and SAP MDG

Feature	SAP MDM	SAP MDM
Core focus	Centralized master data management and distribution	Data governance, quality control, and lifecycle management
Governance capabilities	Limited governance features	Limited governance features
Data consolidation	Consolidates data from multiple sources	Consolidates and governs data across systems and processes
Workflows and automation	Basic workflow support for data processes	Advanced workflow capabilities for managing data changes
Data Quality management	Basic data quality checks	In-depth data quality checks with customizable business rules
Integration with SAP ERP	Integration for data distribution	Seamless integration with SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA for governance
Use case	Ideal for organizations needing basic master data management	Best for organizations that require stringent governance and compliance for data handling

Key Capabilities of SAP MDG

Companies aspiring to implement centralized master data management frequently encounter two key challenges. First is the issue of data heterogeneity, where information regarding customers, products, and partners varies across different departments within the enterprise, resulting in inconsistencies and errors. Second, the absence of standardized data management practices poses a hurdle.

SAP MDG offers a compelling solution to these challenges by delivering standardized processes for creating, modifying, and managing master data. The system effectively consolidates data, curbing the proliferation of unnecessary copies, enhancing information accuracy, and establishing consistent data management standards across the entire organization.

Industries We Serve

Leveraging our experience with SAP together with diverse industrial expertise, we’ll help you select solutions that will drive meaningful, long-term value for your company.

Automotive

Industrial Manufacturing

Transportation & Logistics

Pharmaceuticals & Life Science

Why Choose LeverX as Your SAP Implementation Provider?

Proven track record

For over 20 years, we have helped businesses worldwide succeed with SAP. We’ve already completed 950+ projects for over 800 clients, including top names on the Fortune 500 list.

Industry experts

The LeverX team comprises professionals with hands-on knowledge in 30+ industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and oil  and gas.

SAP partnership

We implement SAP projects end-to-end  and collaborate with SAP on the development and enhancement of its existing solutions.

Quality and security track record

LeverX operates in compliance with international standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, and ISO 55001, ensuring reliability and quality in every project.

Investment in innovation

We actively integrate advanced technologies, such as Data Science, IoT, AI, Big Data, Blockchain, and others, to help clients efficiently address their business challenges.

Flexibility

Our team is available 24/7, which enables us to quickly deploy projects, maintain process transparency, and adapt each development phase to meet your specific requirements.

Implementation Roadmap

We follow the SAP Activate methodology, which breaks down the implementation of SAP Master Data Governance into six essential stages:

Current Processes Evaluation: Assess existing business processes and identify the organization's needs.
Defining Technical Requirements: Create a detailed specification of the functional and technical needs of the new system.

Discover

Setting Goals and Objectives: Establish and agree on the goals to be achieved throughout the project.
Assembling the Project Team: Appoint team members and define their roles and responsibilities.
Project Plan Development: Create a comprehensive plan that outlines project phases, timelines, resources, and key performance indicators.
Budget Determination: Estimate and approve the budget.
Specifications Preparation: Develop the technical and functional specifications for the development team.

Prepare

Ensuring Business Requirements are Met: Check that SAP MDG aligns with business requirements and project objectives.
Data Validation: Verify the accuracy and compliance of the data.

Explore

Data Migration: Transfer data from existing systems to the new one.
System Configuration: Set up the solution according to requirements and specifications.
Customization: Develop additional features and modules, if the standard solution does not meet all needs.
Integrations: Configure SAP MDG to work with other IT systems and applications.

Realize

Testing: Perform functional, integration, regression, and load testing to ensure that all works correctly.
User Training: Organize sessions to help users become familiar with the new system.

Deploy

System Readiness Check: Verify that the system is ready for operational use.
Launch: Officially transition to active use of SAP MDG.
Ongoing Support: Continuously monitor solution performance to identify and resolve any issues.

Run

What is Master Data Governance (MDG)?

Master Data Governance (MDG) constitutes a strategic initiative dedicated to standardizing, creating, modifying, and managing master data within an organization. It leverages technologies to uphold the accuracy and relevance of master data across different departments.

What is Master Data Governance in SAP?

In the SAP system, MDG serves as a software solution designed to consolidate and oversee master data throughout its entire life cycle. Centralized management ensures complete data transparency for all stakeholders, enhancing the quality of business processes and fostering consistency across various departments.

Why use SAP MDG?

SAP MDG is employed to standardize the processes related to creating, modifying, and managing master data, such as customer, product, supplier, and other critical data. Implementing common standards enhances customer and supplier management, as well as materials and finance management.

What's the difference between SAP Master Data Governance based on S/4HANA vs. SAP Master Data Governance, Cloud Edition?

The differences between the versions lie in deployment models and capabilities. SAP MDG, powered by SAP S/4HANA, is tailored for on-premises deployment, providing a comprehensive master data management strategy on the on-premises SAP S/4HANA platform. In contrast, SAP MDG as a cloud solution enables organizations to implement a master data management initiative in the cloud, offering flexibility to scale over time through various customized management scenarios.

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An expert will reach out to you to discuss your specific migration needs and requirements.
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We will sign an NDA to ensure any sensitive information is kept secure and confidential.
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We'll work with you to prepare a customized proposal based on the project's scope, timeline, and budget.