Difference between Consolidation, Harmonization and Central master data man

[Former Member]

Hi ..Expertise

Consolidation is use to identify duplicate records and merge them into one record.

Harmonization is the process of pushing the new cleansed data back out to your partner systems.

Central master data management means you create records within MDM and then you distribute (Syndicate) this centrally created data to your Remote Systems.

My Question is her after Consolidation both Harmonization and Central master data management is doing the same thing i.e. sending the clean data to the other system. What is the difference between these two? Please explain me with an example or scenario..

[Former Member]

Hello Yugandhar,

In addition,

1. Master Data Consolidation

To effectively aggregate data from various SAP and non-SAP sources and do the Cleansing , Matching and Merging (de-duplication)

Data normalization including categorization

2. Master Data Harmonization

To improve the quality of master data within the entire system landscape through de-duplication and distribution of consolidated data to clients. It involves:

Data upload, consolidation, and distribution processes

Achieving data integrity through de-duplication.

3. Central Master Data Management (cMDM)

Creation of Master Data in MDM

MDM becomes the only source of record for Master Data in the entire system landscape. MDM, hence becomes u201CSingle Version of Truthu201D

Master Data can then be distributed to various client systems.

I hope this will clear your doubt.

TNR,

Saurabh...