Master Data Catalog (SAP Library - Training Management in the SAP Learning Solution)

Master Data Catalog

Definition

Dynamic menu you use to create and maintain the master data objects of Training Management in a clearly structured hierarchy.

Use

The main function of the master data catalog is to enable you to create and maintain objects and their relationships.

An added advantage of the master data catalog is that it provides you with a speedy way to create new master data objects by simple cursor selection.

When you create a new object in this way, the relevant relationship with an existing object is automatically created as well.

There are two Create options:

You can choose Create (Same level / level down / by copying) to create a new object and the relevant relationship in one go.

Example

Select a course group and choose Object Create Level Down. This automatically creates the relationship incorporates between the course group and course type. From here, you access the data screen Create Course Type.

Once you have entered data for the new course type and saved your entries, you return to the master data menu.

You also have the option of creating new objects by copying from existing reference objects. You do so with the function Create by copying. The data of the existing object is proposed onscreen for the new object. You may overwrite data as required.

You can choose Create Relationship to create a new relationship between two existing objects. In addition, you can use this function to move an object. You do so by relating the object with a different target object. The original relationship is delimited when you do this.

Note

The function Create Relationship is particularly useful when you need to correct or change data already maintained.

For example, if the system does not propose the right resource types for reservation, this is often because the relevant relationships have not been maintained for the resource type in the Availability Indicators infotype or because the relationship requires resource type has not been maintained for the course type.

Structure

Like the other dynamic menus of Training Management, the master data catalog is hierarchically structured. The top level is occupied by course groups, below which lie the course types assigned to these. All of the objects assigned to course types, such as course dates or resource types, occupy the underlying levels of the hierarchy (link Required).

Note

If you want to display the object types and their IDs, you can choose (User-Specific Settings) and on the View tab select the option With key. If you want to display the relationships, select With additional information as well.

Integration

You access Master Data Catalog on the SAP Easy Access screen in the SAP Standard Menu under Human Resources ® SAP Learning Solution ® Settings ® Current Settings.

Alternatively, you can access the Master Data Catalog in Customizing, under Training and Event Management ® SAP Learning Solution ® Training Management ® Course Preparation ® Maintain Master Data via Catalog.

See also:

User-Specific Settings

Object Maintenance in the Dynamic Menus