SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) is a powerful, central governance solution designed to ensure the quality, consistency, and accuracy of master data across the enterprise. It provides a comprehensive framework for the creation, modification, and distribution of master data while enforcing business rules and policies.
Understanding the architecture and components of SAP MDG is crucial for implementing an effective master data governance strategy. This article explores the core architectural framework and key components that make SAP MDG an enterprise-grade solution.
SAP MDG is built on the SAP NetWeaver technology platform and leverages SAP ERP or S/4HANA as the underlying system for master data storage and processing. Its architecture is designed to be flexible, scalable, and integrative with existing SAP and non-SAP systems.
Presentation Layer
Application Layer
Database Layer
Integration Layer
Ensures synchronized master data across SAP and non-SAP systems.
Supports multiple replication scenarios such as:
Uses SAP Process Integration (PI)/Process Orchestration (PO), APIs, or direct database interfaces.
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| Presentation Layer | <---> | Application Layer | <---> | Database Layer |
| (SAP Fiori/UI5) | | (Business Logic, | | (S/4HANA, ERP DB) |
| | | Workflows, MDG) | | |
+--------------------+ +--------------------+ +--------------------+
^ ^ ^
| | |
+--------------------------+----------------------------+
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Integration Layer
(APIs, Web Services, IDocs, PI/PO)
SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) is a comprehensive platform built on a multi-layered architecture designed to manage, govern, and distribute master data effectively. Its architecture consists of presentation, application, database, and integration layers that work together to ensure data quality and governance across the enterprise.
The key components such as data modeling, governance workflows, data quality management, user interface, data replication, and consolidation enable organizations to maintain consistent and trustworthy master data, which is vital for operational excellence and informed decision-making.