
Hello Everyone,
In many common discussions among us, especially within our data colleagues, most repeated discussion that takes into place "Should Master Data be loaded into S/4HANA or MDG?"
Let's explore today this topic and solution too.
we should always know how to frame a question about the topic.
Let’s take a step back and reframe this question.
Rather than approaching it as a binary choice, we should first evaluate key aspects like:
Landscape and Architecture:
Business Requirements:
Only after assessing these factors can, we effectively determine the right approach.
Rather than asking such a blunt question, where to load either to S4Hana or MDG, we should 1st know the landscape, architecture and business requirements and then only we are eligible to decide or discuss about the solution either to load in MDG or S4Hana.
let's discuss the scenarios where to load in S4Hana and MDG.
Instead of asking “Where to load master data?”, the better question is:
“What are the business needs and system requirements that should guide our decision?”
By addressing this question with the context of the architecture and use case, we can ensure our approach is tailored, efficient, and aligned with business goals.
When you have both SAP S/4HANA and SAP MDG systems in your landscape, deciding where to load master data first depends on the data governance requirements and the system's role in your architecture. Here’s how to determine the approach:
In some scenarios, master data needs to be loaded directly into S/4HANA without first passing through MDG:
Legacy System Migration:
Transactional Urgency:
Test/Development Environments:
For most scenarios, master data should be loaded into MDG first, as it is the system responsible for governance, validation, and replication.
Governance and Validation Requirements:
Centralized Master Data Management:
Harmonization Post-Migration:
Regulatory or Compliance Requirements:
Landscape Design:
Urgency vs. Governance:
Volume of Data:
Integration Complexity:
Load data into SAP S/4HANA first:
Load data into SAP MDG first:
Key Rule of Thumb:
For most organizations, MDG becomes the primary source of truth for master data once the system is fully implemented.
Looking forward to your thoughts and any additional scenarios you’d like to share!
Thanks,
Venkatesh Golla
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