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Deep MDG Expertise
Certified SAP MDG consultants with hands-on experience across Material, Customer, Supplier, Business Partner and Finance data domains - on-premise and cloud.
About MDG
Master Data at the Heart of Every Transformation
In today's data-driven enterprise, poor master data quality does not just slow things down - it derails transformations, breaks business processes, and undermines reporting accuracy. SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) provides a centralized, workflow-driven platform to create, change, and distribute master data across your SAP landscape with full governance, auditability, and control.
At Applexus, our MDG practice goes beyond technical configuration. We combine deep SAP expertise with real-world experience in governance operating model design - helping clients across industries build scalable, federated MDG frameworks that are fully aligned with their S/4HANA strategy and business objectives.
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Assess
MDG readiness, data quality gaps, domain priorities
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Design
Governance operating model, stewardship framework
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Implement
MDG hub, workflows, data domains, Fiori UI
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Sustain
Quality monitoring, KPIs, continuous governance
What We Do
Our Offerings
MDG Advisory and Strategy
MDG Implementation
Data Quality and Cleansing
Federated Governance Design
MDG Advisory and Strategy
Whether evaluating MDG for the first time or rethinking your approach ahead of an S/4HANA migration, our advisory team builds a clear, prioritized roadmap aligned with your business goals.
Key features
- MDG Readiness Assessment and Gap Analysis
- Data Governance Operating Model Design
- MDG Sequencing Strategy (Before / During / After S/4HANA)
- Business Case and ROI Framework Development
- Data Domain Prioritization and Phasing Roadmap
Advisory
Build a roadmap that is clear, prioritized, and business-aligned
- Readiness assessment included
- ROI and business case framework
- Domain phasing roadmap
Why It Matters
Key Benefits of Implementing MDG
Cleaner Go-Live
Cleaner data entering S/4HANA - fewer surprises and rework at go-live.
Single Source of Truth
One authoritative source for master data across all business units and systems.
Faster Decision-Making
Confident, faster decisions backed by trusted and governed data.
Reduced Remediation Costs
Significantly reduced data remediation costs post-migration.
Sustainable Data Quality
Workflow-driven governance that sustains data quality long after go-live.
Compliance and Auditability
Improved regulatory compliance and full auditability across all data domains.
Accelerated S/4HANA Adoption
Faster S/4HANA adoption through a clean, governed data foundation.
Ready to Elevate Your Business with SAP MDG?
Our SAP MDG specialists are ready to help you build the right data foundation for your transformation.
Our Point of View
MDG Sequencing - The Right Strategy at the Right Time
One of the most important decisions in any S/4HANA program is when to implement MDG. Applexus brings a structured point of view on MDG sequencing, helping clients choose the approach that best fits their transformation timeline, data complexity, and business priorities.
Before S/4HANA:
Clean Foundation First
Best fit
Greenfield implementations or complex data landscapes with significant data quality debt.
Key benefit
Establishes a clean, governed foundation before migration - reducing risk and rework at go-live.
During S/4HANA:
Govern as You Build
Best fit
Programs with parallel implementation workstreams and sufficient governance resources.
Key benefit
Governance built into the transformation - aligning MDG with S/4HANA design decisions in real time.
After S/4HANA
Continuous Improvement
Best fit
Brownfield or system conversion programs with aggressive timelines.
Key benefit
Enables faster go-live with a post-migration roadmap for continuous data governance improvement.
Whichever sequencing path fits your program, Applexus brings the implementation experience and strategic perspective to make it work.
Coverage
Master Data Domains We Cover
Material Master
Product, plant, MRP, purchasing, sales views and more
Customer Master
Sold-to, ship-to, payer, contact data and more
Supplier / Vendor Master
Vendors, Invoicing Part, banking, partner data and more
Finance and GL Accounts
Chart of accounts, cost centers, profit centers and more
Custom Data Model
Custom MDG objects, extensions and attribute frameworks tailored to your business
Business Partner (Unified)
Consolidated BP model aligned to S/4HANA standards
Deployment flexibility:
On-premise, cloud, or hybrid - our MDG solutions adapt to your infrastructure and S/4HANA deployment strategy.
Why Applexus
Why Applexus for SAP MDG
Designed for CEOs, MDs, CIOs, Heads of Finance, IT and Operations at UK retail & fashion brands evaluating their next ERP move.
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S/4HANA-Aligned Approach
We design MDG strategy in the context of your broader S/4HANA RISE journey - not as a standalone project. MDG decisions that reinforce, not complicate, your program.
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Operating Model Focus
Beyond technical configuration, we design the people, process and governance structures that make MDG sustainable long after go-live.
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Accelerators and Templates
Pre-built governance frameworks, workflow templates, data quality scorecards, and MDG test scripts - designed to accelerate delivery and reduce risk.
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Industry Experience
Proven MDG engagements across Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Retail, Distribution and Fashion industries.
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Deep SAP Expertise
As an SAP Gold Partner, Applexus aligns closely with SAP's roadmap, ensuring clients benefit from the latest MDG innovations, best practices, and integration capabilities.
Customer Impact
Real-World MDG Outcomes
Applexus has delivered SAP MDG governance solutions for leading enterprises across industries - building governed, trusted master data that drives operational excellence.
Global manufacturer of material handling equipment
Manufacturing • SAP MDG-C (Customer Master)The SAP MDG-C implementation delivered a fully governed and standardized customer master data process, enabling end-to-end control, data quality, and workflow-driven approvals. The project established a single source of truth for customer information, enhanced data accuracy through robust validations and derivations, and integrated seamlessly with SAP S/4HANA and downstream systems.
Core Capabilities Delivered
- End-to-end Customer Master governance using SAP MDG-C, including standardized Change Request (CR) processes
- Configurable workflows enabling role-based approvals, quality checks, and controlled data stewardship
- Enhanced MDG data model, validations, derivations, and field mappings for accuracy and completeness
- Integration with SAP S/4HANA and downstream systems for synchronized, high-quality customer master distribution
- Robust testing framework across SIT1, SIT2, and UAT for functional, technical, and integration scenarios
Freight Railroad Transport company
Transportation & Logistics • SAP MDG Remediation & OptimizationApplexus partnered with a leading railroad company operating across 22 states, to remediate and optimize their SAP MDG environment. The client faced fragmented Customer Master workflows, frequent SAP ECC integration failures, and an overwhelming backlog of MDG enhancements. Applexus delivered a comprehensive solution that streamlined data governance and improved operational efficiency across Customer Master, Accounts Payable, and Cost Center processes.
Core Capabilities Delivered
- Customer Master Workflow Optimization - seamless data validation, approval processes, and synchronization
- SAP MDG Data Model Activation - optimized Customer Master processes and data consistency
- HANA-Based Search Implementation - improved data accessibility and operational efficiency
- Accounts Payable Governance with seamless SAP Ariba integration
- Cost Center Automation - automated error handling and validation for improved accuracy and compliance
Get Started Today
Ready to Govern Your Master Data?
Our SAP MDG specialists help you build the right data foundation for your S/4HANA transformation - whether you are just starting to evaluate MDG or ready to accelerate implementation.