Collaboratively improving SAP Master Data Governance
In 2015 we founded the SAP MDG Focus Group so that CC CDQ members could discuss together which challenges they have with SAP MDG. We wanted to create the opportunity for several companies to first exchange whether they have the same questions and then share their feedback with SAP MDG Product Management. Of course, it is easier for SAP to work with concrete use cases and clear requirements. The members of the community benefit from the fact that requirements which are jointly prioritized by multiple companies are weighted differently by SAP than if they came from a single company.
In addition, the members of the SAP MDG Focus Group enjoy exchanging ideas with like-minded people and discussing SAP MDG best practices during breaks.
Topics of the SAP MDG Focus Group 2025
The defined topics for 2025 are discussed in the form of breakout sessions over the course of two workshops.
SAP regularly gives a status update on these topics and on new features and releases.
The topics defined for 2025 are:
- Integration scenarios (including product data distribution, connection to new S/4 legacy system, BP interfaces and monitoring for SAP (incoming) and non-SAP systems (incoming & outgoing)
- (CDQ) Data Validation (as part of standard MDG S/4HANA Classic mode / Cloud ready mode)
- AI functionalities (including Chatbot pilot)
- CDQ integration (including in MDG S/4HANA Classic mode)
- Handlings of specific BP (including plants, storage locations, customs offices, manufacturer, etc.)
- Analytics (including analysis of large amounts of data, extension of standard analytical apps with further attributes)
Tackle SAP challenges collaboratively
We wanted to give several companies a chance to first exchange whether they have same questions and then jointly share collected feedback with SAP MDG Product Management. As a result, we started SAP MDG Focus Group to bring together professionals dealing with similar challenges.
Operating since 2015, we were able to establish a solid relationship with SAP. Join us to share best practices, collaboratively prioritize requirements for SAP MDG and exchange ideas.
SAP MDG Focus Group Lead
Head of Knowledge Management, CDQ
Benefits of a SAP MDG Focus Group Membership
SAP MDG improvements:
- Share feedback with SAP Product Management
- Jointly prioritize requirements for the product roadmap
Status updates:
- Be the first to learn about release updates from SAP
- Understand how the group's requirements were addressed in recent releases
Exchange network:
- Discuss challenges in using and implementing SAP MDG
- Exchange best practices with peers
SAP MDG Focus Group members
How can we become a member of the SAP MDG Focus Group?
Members should already be actively working with SAP MDG. They should be willing to actively participate and to prepare and coordinate topics. They should have the desire to exchange ideas and to collaborate on the improvement of SAP MDG. A signed Feedback Agreement (FBA) with SAP should be available or signed. Participation is free for CC CDQ members. CC CDQ members may also participate if they have not yet implemented SAP MDG.
If you are interested in becoming part of the group, please contact us!