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Data quality analysis can be performed using SAP tools like BOBJ Data Services,
Information Steward etc
The results of such an analysis, validates the effectiveness of existing processes. It can
be used not only to build an effective business case for master data maintenance
project, but, also creates a baseline to measure progress over various phases of the
implementation.
Why MDG?
A primary benefit of using MDG is a short implementation cycle. A lot of MDG's
underlying technical components are model driven and support a coding-free
implementation. These technical components (SAP Business Workflow, BRFPlus,
WDA FPM, ABAP Dictionary) have been around for a long time and are also used
across several SAP products. They have evolved over time and each is a mature
component in its own right. MDG is built upon a very stable platform.
MDG is a relatively new solution and has evolved within the last three years. But, the
fact that it is based on very mature technical components, gives it immense stability
within a very short time span.
How to staff a MDG project?
The team size for a MDG implementation project is typically small. Staffing
considerations include skills needed; number of resources and duration of their
engagement; project phases when a skill is needed.
For an MDG implementation, you would need Basis administrator, Functional
resource (domain expertise in master data and its processes), technical expertise in
underlying technologies (Workflow, BRFPlus, Webdynpro for ABAP- FPM, ABAP
development), project management, Security.
Basis skill is needed in the initial phase of the project to build servers, configure
transports, set up RFCs connections (in MDG Hub installations)
Functional resource is needed in blueprint, testing, cut-over activities.
Security skills are relevant for building custom roles, provisioning end-users, adminusers etc.
Most of the skills are already available in a typical SAP shop.
Does SAP supply an out-of-box solution for my master data?
While MDG is an effective platform to implement applications, to maintain custom
master-data-models, SAP supplies several data models out of the box. So before
embarking on a custom-implementation, pl. confirm if there is an out of box solution
or one that is in immediate product-roadmap of SAP MDG. Due diligence also needs
to be performed on the extent of this functionality in terms of data model and creation
processes. Notes (like 1701437) and how-to guides provide ample information.