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Use

There are two procedures for distributing master data: In both cases, an IDoc receives data for only one master data object.

  • Sending Master Data Directly

    With this function, the dispatch of master data objects is triggered explicitly. The IDocs are filled with complete data for master data objects.

  • Distributing Master Data Using the SMD Tool (Shared Master Data Tool)

    In this case, changes to master data objects in the SAP system are first logged in the form of change pointers. The writing of change pointers is directly connected to the change document interface. The change pointers can then be evaluated, and the IDocs for the changed master data objects can be set up and dispatched. Only changed data is set up in the IDoc, passed to the ALE layer and then dispatched to other systems. The figure below shows each individual step for distributing master data using the SMD tool.

Process
Figure 1: Steps for Distributing Master Data Using the SMD Tool