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Function documentationData Transfer

 

Data transfer represents a collection of functions and features that enable you to move master data and mapping information between systems and clients. Examples of these systems include existing ERP systems and your Master Data Governance hub system. To transfer master data and mapping information, follow this process:

  1. Export the master data and mapping information from the source system to an XML file. This file rests on your application server.

  2. Copy the XML file from the application server of the source system to the application server of your target system.

  3. Import the master data and mapping information to the target system.

The master data governance business functions for supplier and customer support the export, import, monitoring, and conversion of business partner data and key mapping information. The Master Data Governance for Material business functions support the import and monitoring of material master data and key mapping information. As of SAP MDG 7.0, it is possible and recommended to use Data Transfer functions to import and export the following master data objects:

  • G/L Account

  • Company

  • Cost Center

  • Cost Element

  • Profit Center

Note Note

For all other financial master data objects, the File Upload and File Download functions need to be used when transferring data.

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Features

  • Import and Export Master Data

    This is a two-step process. You start by exporting master data from a source system to an XML file, which is stored on an application server. You then import the master data into the target system. For more information, see Importing Master Data and Exporting Master Data.

  • Monitor Master Data Transfer

    You can monitor the import and export of master data using the Monitor Data Transfer function. For more information, see Monitor Data Transfer.