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Background documentationConfigure the Data Replication

 

Data replication in MDG can be defined, triggered, and controlled using the Data Replication Framework (DRF). You can replicate the master data of Financials with SAP enterprise services, IDoc, or file downloads. For more information, see File Download and Configuring Data Replication. Work through the Customizing activities for Master Data Governance, Central Governance under Start of the navigation path General Settings Next navigation step Data Replication End of the navigation path.

Replicate master data using SOA

Some additional settings are required for enterprise services. To configure the service interfaces and service groups, see Customizing for Cross-Application Components under Start of the navigation path Processes and Tools for Enterprise Applications Next navigation step Enterprise Services Next navigation step General Settings for Enterprise Services Next navigation step Manage and Test Enterprise Services End of the navigation path (transaction SOAMANAGER). For information on configuring the SOA Manager for NetWeaver 7.40, see Configuring the SOA Manager for Master Data Governance for Financials (NW 7.40).

Replicate master data using the IDoc

Alternatively, you can use Application Link Enabling (ALE) with IDoc messages. For detailed information about how to configure the ALE for MDG-F, see Configuring ALE for Master Data Governance for Financials.

Schedule report for edition-based replication

You use the report USMD_EDITION_REPLICATE to replicate financial objects that do not support time-dependency. The report is run once a day for all new or changed time-independent financial objects. The valid financial objects are determined by the start date of the selected edition. You must define a variant for the report in the MDG hub as follows:

  1. Enter transaction SE38.

  2. Enter the program USMD_EDITION_REPLICATE and choose the Variants button.

  3. Enter a variant, for example, MDGF-0G and choose the Create button.

  4. Select the data model 0G and enter 0 for the cut-off date. Choose the Attributes button.

  5. Enter a description, such as Replication of 0G Editions.

  6. Save your entries.

The next step is to configure and release the background job, as follows:

  1. Enter transaction SM36 to define a background job.

  2. Enter a job name, such as USMD_EDITION_REPLICATE. Enter the job class as C and do not enter an execution target.

  3. Choose the Start Condition button.

  4. In the new window, choose Date/Time.

  5. Enter the scheduled start as tomorrow’s date and the time as 00:01:00.

  6. Select the Periodic job checkbox.

  7. Choose the Period values button, choose Daily, and save.

  8. Save your entries.

  9. Choose the Step button, and from the new window, choose ABAP program.

  10. Enter the report USMD_EDITION_REPLICATE in the Name field.

  11. Enter the variant you defined previously and save.

  12. Go back to the Define Background Job screen, and check that one step has been successfully defined.

  13. Save your entries.

Finally, check the background job is released, as follows:

  1. Enter transaction SM37.

  2. Enter * for the job search, and enter your user name. Select the Released checkbox only. Check that the Job start condition fields are empty.

  3. Choose Execute. You should see your released job on the Job Overview screen.