Master data quality in ERP deployment projects : case SAP
Korolev, Roman (2010)
Korolev, Roman
HAAGA-HELIA ammattikorkeakoulu
2010
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201001131227
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201001131227
Tiivistelmä
Data Quality is not new. Many organizations are trying to reach quality during their deployment projects in different ways and using different tools. However following study is not going to talk about tools and how SAP is handy in different aspects of business life.
The purpose of the study is to explore the importance of master data quality during deployment projects.
Study is representing combination of theory and practical suggestion which can be utilized in real world. Theory part introduce to the reader main aspect of master data in material management and sales and distribution modules of SAP. However the methodology of the study is base on the governance approach which controls master data by variation of regulations and rules. Base on the governance approach, study suggests templates which could be utilize by any organization during collection of master data. Following templates represent general view of the research problem, that means each organization has own way of utilization of the suggested templates base on their own processes. In practical part of the study is shown interaction between theory and suggested templates, which are utilize in procurement process in SAP. Such utilization will show importance of collection of valid and complete master data during deployment project.
Knowledge gained from this study has the potential in assisting medium-sized organizations to improve the quality of the data used in their ERP systems.
The purpose of the study is to explore the importance of master data quality during deployment projects.
Study is representing combination of theory and practical suggestion which can be utilized in real world. Theory part introduce to the reader main aspect of master data in material management and sales and distribution modules of SAP. However the methodology of the study is base on the governance approach which controls master data by variation of regulations and rules. Base on the governance approach, study suggests templates which could be utilize by any organization during collection of master data. Following templates represent general view of the research problem, that means each organization has own way of utilization of the suggested templates base on their own processes. In practical part of the study is shown interaction between theory and suggested templates, which are utilize in procurement process in SAP. Such utilization will show importance of collection of valid and complete master data during deployment project.
Knowledge gained from this study has the potential in assisting medium-sized organizations to improve the quality of the data used in their ERP systems.