Replication and Synchronization of Asset Data

The asset central foundation and SAP EAM integration supports Replication (→) and Synchronization (↔) of asset data and transactional data. A combination of both patterns is essential for the consistency of asset data.

The enhanced integration is based on events triggered for asset data changes in SAP ERP and asset central foundation. The events are triggered in real time and results in the orchestration of replication and synchronization processes.

  • Replication (→): This pattern allows copying of selected data from the leading system to asset central foundation, subsequent changes to original data in the leading system are kept consistent.

  • Synchronization (↔): This pattern allows distributed maintenance of data and establishes consistency among systems. Synchronization of asset master data can be achieved in multiple ways, from manual to completely automated.
  • Replication and synchronization can be achieved using the following options:
    • Initial Load: Transfer high volumes of asset data from SAP ERP to asset central foundation by scheduling data agents (associated business objects in ERP)
    • Real Time Sync: Automatic synchronization of asset data in real time during the lifecycle of asset data between SAP ERP and asset central foundation.
    • Lookup and Link: Manually link existing asset master data in SAP ERP with related data in asset central foundation.

Synchronization and Replication of data is possible with the following methods:

  • Transfer high volumes of asset data from SAP ERP to asset central foundation using standard initial load features.

  • Automatic synchronization of newly created asset data in SAP ERP or asset central foundation.
  • Manually link existing asset data in SAP ERP with asset data in asset central foundation.