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You use this function to import and map items and item data to the SRM-MDM Catalog.

Integration

To use this function, you need the following SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management (SAP NetWeaver MDM) components:

  • MDM Import Manager

    Provides data transformation capabilities to preprocess the source data one field at a time prior to the import.

    For more information about using the MDM Import Manager, see SAP Service Marketplace at   http://service.sap.com/installmdm   SAP Netweaver MDM 7.1   MDM Import Manager  

  • MDM Import Server

    Provides an automatic upload of data.

Prerequisites

To use the MDM Server for an automatic upload of data:

  • The import maps have been set up with the MDM Import Manager.

  • References from MDM inbound ports to the import maps have been created.

  • The automatic import has started and is dependent on your operating system. For example in Microsoft Windows, the automatic import is started as a service.

Activities

In the MDM Import Manager, you can do the following:

  • Perform parametric imports that list the distinct values for each field in the source data.

    Note Note

    If you change a value during the import in a mapping or converting step, this changes the value in all records.

    End of the note.

  • Save your mappings and conversions in an import map in the catalog repository for reuse during future imports.

    Example Example

    You can create import maps structured according to the following catalog and classification standards:

    BMEcat

    UNSPSC

    End of the example.

  • Transfer service hierarchies from a Microsoft Excel sheet to SRM-MDM Catalog.

In the MDM Import Server, the following activities take place:

To ensure data integrity and consistency of uploaded data, define a workflow that saves records with the status Checked Out. This allows you to monitor checked out catalog items. These checked out items are inactive records that temporarily exist parallel to active catalog items.

For more information, see SAP Service Marketplace at   http://service.sap.com/installmdm   SAP Netweaver MDM 7.1   MDM Import Manager  

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