MDG100 Unit 3: MDG for Business Partner, Supplier, Customer

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What aspect does the Workflow Inbox primarily support for users?

Performing Hub search functionalities.

Monitoring data replication processes.

Configuring client maintenance procedures.

Managing Change Requests. (correct)

Which UI configuration is tailored specifically for organizational unit data?

ERP Customer / ERP Vendor UI.

Specialized UIs for org.data. (correct)

BP-UI.

SAP Fiori UIs.

What is the main feature of the Simple Workflow template?

It requires approval only from the data steward.

It has a two-step process involving a requestor and an approver. (correct)

It includes multiple requestors in parallel.

It allows direct changes without any approval.

In the Distributed Workflow, which data processes run in parallel?

Financials data with Sales and Purchasing data. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of the SAP Fiori UIs?

Lean UIs for requesting new customers. Signup and view all the answers

Which out-of-the-box UI configuration includes all data for clients?

BP-UI Configuration. Signup and view all the answers

Which workflow type incorporates a requester and two data stewards?

SAP Fiori Workflow Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an MDG Change Request?

To create a staging area for intended changes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key role of the approver in the Simple Workflow?

To approve and possibly modify the requested changes. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the functionalities available through the Workflow Inbox?

Options to open and forward Change Requests. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following processes occurs after the approval of changes in an MDG workflow?

Data is transferred to the productive master data. Signup and view all the answers

Which out-of-the-box workflow type is based on a rule-based system?

SAP Fiori Workflow Signup and view all the answers

What is the look and feel of the ERP Customer / ERP Vendor UI like?

Very similar to the ERP Customer / ERP Vendor UI in standard ERP. Signup and view all the answers

Which UI configuration is aimed at enabling business users to approve customer or supplier changes?

SAP Fiori UIs. Signup and view all the answers

What does the validation process during maintenance ensure?

Existing business logic and customizing settings are applied. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 4-eyes principle in the Distributed Workflow ensure?

Data is handled by multiple individuals to enhance accuracy. Signup and view all the answers

Which option does not belong to the list of out-of-the-box configurations?

Multi-User Interface. Signup and view all the answers

What foundational aspect does the generic workflow template (WS60800086) provide?

It serves as a basis for rule-based workflows. Signup and view all the answers

Which action is performed when a Business Partner is no longer relevant for processes?

Block or Unblock the partner. Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the workflow allows data stewards to modify information before final approval?

Data Steward. Signup and view all the answers

What is a feature of the Hub Search functionality in Business Partner Management?

It performs validations against reference data. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes the process of setting a flag for deletion?

It marks a partner for removal in the next archiving run. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of change requests, what does 'storing data incomplete' allow companies to do?

To decide contributor roles flexibly. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the master data attributes that are not under central governance?

They can be enriched in receiving systems according to local needs. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Workflow Inbox

The Workflow Inbox displays Change Requests where the user acts as the processor.
Personalization options are available for the list; users can open or forward Change Requests.
A preview feature provides a glimpse of the Change Requests.

Out-of-the-Box UI Configurations

BP-UI: Central data and organizational data UI for Business Partners, customers, and suppliers, with separate pages for different data types.
ERP Customer/Vendor UI: Similar to the ERP standard, contains all essential customer/supplier data.
Specialized UIs for Organizational Data: UIs tailored for specific business functions, facilitating data management for distinct organizational units.
SAP Fiori UIs: Simplified user interfaces for requesting and approving new Business Partner, customer, or supplier entries, designed for users with limited MDG knowledge.

MDG Change Requests

Change Requests serve as containers for data modifications, isolating them from active master data until finalized.
Workflow functionality ensures that change requests are reviewed, validated, and approved sequentially by various stakeholders.
The system allows for incomplete data during the ongoing process, enhancing flexibility in contribution from different users.
Validation occurs throughout the maintenance phase, utilizing existing business logic and customizable company rules.
Changes are only transferred to production master data post-approval, ensuring data integrity before use in business processes.

Master Data Governance

Organizations often govern only a subset of master data attributes centrally, allowing local systems to enrich and manage other attributes based on specific requirements.

Usage Processes

Create: Initiates for non-existent Business Partner, Customer, or Supplier.
Change: Executed when existing data is found to be incorrect.
Block/Unblock: Applied when entities are deemed irrelevant.
Set Flag for Deletion: Marks entities for deletion in upcoming archiving.

Workflow Templates

Simple Workflow: A two-step process initiated by a requestor and completed by an approver capable of data changes.
Distributed Workflow: Involves separate actions for Central Data, Financials, and Sales/Purchasing data, enforcing a four-eyes principle.
SAP Fiori Workflow: A three-step process involving a requester, a data steward for amendments, and a final data approval from another steward.

Generic Workflow Template

The backbone of the rule-based workflow (RBWF) for managing various data processes in the MDG environment.

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Description

This quiz focuses on the Workflow Inbox feature within the MDG for Business Partner, Supplier, and Customer contexts. Participants will learn how to manage and personalize change requests effectively. Explore options to open, forward, and preview change requests as part of the UI configurations.