Synchronization Cockpit

Definition

User interface for master data synchronization in an SAP system.

Use

Using the synchronization cockpit, you can carry out all the steps for master data synchronization in an SAP system These are as follows:

  • Customizing synchronization

  • Selection, preparation and starting of synchronization runs.

  • Monitoring of synchronization runs

  • Postprocessing of synchronization errors

  • You can start the synchronization cockpit in Customizing of the Cross-Application Components under Start of the navigation path Master Data Synchronization Next navigation step Synchronization of Mass Data Next navigation step Execute Synchronization Cockpit . End of the navigation path

Before you can work with the synchronization cockpit, the following prerequisites must be fulfilled:

  • There are data records for at least one source object in the SAP system.

  • You are authorized to carry out synchronization.

  • You are authorized to start the Postprocessing Office (PPO).

  • You have carried out the Customizing of the master data synchronization.

  • You have carried out the general Customizing for the PPO.

    For more information, see the Implementation Guide (IMG) of the Cross Application Components under Start of the navigation path General Application Functions Next navigation step Postprocessing Office. End of the navigation path

  • You have activated the writing of PPO orders for the master data objects in Customizing of the master data synchronization.

    For more information see the Implementation Guide (IMG) of the Cross-Application Components under Start of the navigation path Master Data Synchronization Next navigation step Synchronization Control Next navigation step Activate PPO Orders for Platform Objects in the Dialog. End of the navigation path

Structure

The synchronization cockpit is divided into three work areas:

  • Synchronization processes work area

    This work area contains a list of the synchronization processes. The list displays only the active synchronization processes, or all the synchronization processes. You can change between the two views at any time.

  • Customizing synchronization work area

    This work area contains an overview of all the reports that you can use for the Customizing synchronization.

  • Synchronization work area

    This work area contains the tab pages Processing and Monitor , which you can use to prepare or monitor synchronization runs.

Integration

The Postprocessing Office (PPO) is integrated in the synchronization cockpit, so that it can be used to postprocess synchronization errors. If the PPO has not been activated, the synchronization cockpit does not start synchronization in the case of an error, and issues the relevant error message.