SAP MDG for Finished Goods Master Data management
Overview 31 1. MDG Creation Process
● WORKFLOW
● HOMEPAGE NAVIGATION
● REQUESTOR
○ CREATION BY COPY TEMPLATE
● WORKFLOW STATUS
● BUSINESS APPROVER
● REGULATORY AFFAIRS
● GBU DATA MANAGER
● GLOBAL DATA STEWARD
● PLANNING CONTRIBUTOR
● STORAGE PLANT CONTRIBUTOR
● QM PLANT CONTRIBUTOR
● FICO PLANT CONTRIBUTOR
2 MDG - CREATION WORKFLOW
The workflow above shows the 9 stakeholders in the process and the main steps:
Requestor, Approval, Global data enrichment, local plant data enrichment, and finally the code creation.
3 MDG - CREATION WORKFLOW: REQUESTOR
The REQUESTOR initiates a new MDG change request. The Requestor indicates some essential information such as
Material Description, gross weight, sales area, plant, material origin & usage.
Reminder: 1 MDG Request = 1 ZMAT creation
4 MDG - HOMEPAGE
HOMEPAGE
You will most often use these two sections when you want to maintain materials or to review the open Change Requests.
5 MDG - CREATION WORKFLOW: REQUESTOR
To submit a new creation request click on Create Finished Goods...
Reminder:
1 MDG Request = 1 ZMAT creation
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It is recommended to indicate the Organisation Data in this screen…
At minimum:
PLANT
SALES ORGANISATION DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL
Change Request type = ZMAT01
If you do not enter any information here then the Plant and sales org must be indicated in the following screen.
Click on CONTINUE to proceed.
IMPORTANT: the plant and sales organisations must belong to the same country. This is to reduce the complexity of the receiver determination.
TIP: you can create a material by copying a template. Follow this link
7 SAVE: save current status, you can exit and return to your request later.
SUBMIT: if all mandatory data is completed you can submit. The request moves to the next step in the workflow. CANCEL: cancels the open request. You will have to close the open screen.
EDIT: if you are viewing a material, or have opened a WF request waiting for your input you must click on Edit. CHECK: will check that the data entered is valid and that no mandatory data is missed.
REFRESH: similar as Check. Click on refresh after Submit to display validation options for Business Approver. COLLAPSE ALL: collapses all data sections
EXPAND ALL: expands all data sections
Note: The Material code $1306 is a temporary number. It is not the final material code.
A description with asterisk *** next to it means that the field is mandatory. You cannot submit until it is populated.
The orange box means that the data is already entered by the system. MDG - CREATION WORKFLOW: REQUESTOR
PAGE LAYOUT
8 SALES
DISTRIBUTION CHAINS
PLANTS
PLANTS-GENERAL DATA
FOREIGN TRADEMDG - CREATION WORKFLOW: REQUESTOR
HIDE unwanted sections
There is a lot of data that is displayed by default. Some data is not relevant to you the requestor.
You can hide the unwanted sections by right-clicking on the box header and then:
User Settings > Hide "xxxxx"
SUGGESTION: The Requestor may wish to hide all parts except:
CHANGE REQUEST
BASIC DATA
DESCRIPTIONS
DIMENSIONS
BASIC TEXT
The layout settings will be saved for all subsequent sessions.
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RESTORE hidden sections
You can reveal the hidden sections by right-clicking on any section header and then:
User Settings > Hidden Screen Elements > Restore "xxxxxxx"
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CHANGE REQUEST
The Change request number is indicated. Note it for reference.
The description of the Request is already populated. Note - it is not the Material Description.
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CHANGE REQUEST
Optional …..to add supplementary information
In NOTES some additional information can be entered. If you are going to WITHDRAW or RETURN a request then it is mandatory to add a note.
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CHANGE REQUEST
Optional …..to add supplementary information
In ATTACHMENTS you can attach a file.
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BASIC DATA
GENERAL DATA
BUSINESS UNIT: CS
BASE UNIT OF MEASURE: KG
MATERIAL GROUP: 0450
DIVISION: ST (Example)
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BASIC DATA continued
GROUPING
GENERIC ITEM GROUP: NORM MATERIAL GROUP PACKAGING:
0001 Bulk
0005 Packed
DESIGN DATA
BASIC MATERIAL: 900xxxxx (PRCOM code)
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENTALLY RELEVANT: tick DANGEROUS GOODS INDICATOR:
Z00 / GPP / ZIP
ADDITIONAL DATA
TOTAL SHELF LIFE: 365 (example) MINIMUM SHELF LIFE: 1
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BASIC DATA continued
DIMENSION
NET WEIGHT: 1 KG
GROSS WEIGHT: 1.056 (example)
VOLUME: 1.5 CD3
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DIMENSIONS
BASE UNIT OF MEASURE = KG
If specific packaging is used you can indicate the type: 1 DR (drum) / TE (Tote or IBC) / BX (Box) / BAG / BB(Big bag), and weight size. Examples: 1 DR = 200
1 TE = 900
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DESCRIPTIONS
Add EN description in UPPERCASE: PRODUCT + PACKAGING SIZE
Other languages will be added by Service-centre.
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BASIC TEXT
There is an additional text to maintain.
Add EN description in UPPERCASE: PRODUCT + PACKAGING SIZE
The value EN should already be present. Press enter to activate the area to the right. Here you can add the description of the material, either the same as the DESCRIPTION (you can copy & paste) or a longer description if required.
Other languages will be added by Service-centre.
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SALES
In SALES in the Shipping part, you must indicate the TRANSPORTATION GROUP
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DISTRIBUTION CHAINS
You already added a sale org/channel in the initial step. You can add an additional distribution channel by clicking on ADD.
PLANTS
You already added a plant code in the initial step. You can add an additional plant by clicking on ADD.
Reminder: the NEW plant and sales organisations that YOU ADD must belong to the same country. If there is an error then remove the Sales Area and add it in a new change request.
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ERROR CHECKING
You can click on CHECK in the header to see if any mandatory data is missed.
Occasionally, when you modify a field, MDG will systematically refresh the data and it will automatically verify the data.
A message with symbol is an error or missing data. It will prevent you from submitting the request.
A message with symbol is a warning that will not prevent you from submitting the request.
Unfortunately these messages are not clickable; they are not links to the related data fields.
You can search
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PLANT GENERAL DATA
the errors shown in the last slide concern the Plant mandatory data:
INDUSTRIAL ORIGIN FOR ACCOUNTING : the plant code that produces the material
MATERIAL USAGE REASON: PRO = Production RES = Resale
Be sure to open the section PLANT and to select the correct plant line before proceeding
You can also indicate the PROFIT-CENTER if it is known.
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PLANT FOREIGN TRADE
Here you must indicate:
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
REGION OF ORIGIN
Select the appropriate codes from the list, or enter them directly if known.
For plants in BRAZIL you must also indicate: MATERIAL CFOP CATEGORY = 0 CONTROL CODE = IF KNOWN
To change the Control Code after the creation you will need to submit a ZMATSP02 change request (Change sales or purchasing data).
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MRP DATA?
Note, as a REQUESTOR you can also populate the data in the other parts of the material. For example, if you are responsible for completing some MRP data then it is possible to do so in this Requestor step. For MRP click here
! Note that in this case the "PLANT PLANNING" Contributor step is mandatory later on in the process. It will at least need to be approved, or additional data added by the plant stakeholder.
FINAL CHECK
You can click on CHECK in the header to see if any mandatory data is missed.
when all data is completed click on SUBMIT
You will receive a change request number and a Notification to confirm that the request has been submitted (next slide).
25 Notification to the Business Approvers (next in Workflow) that a CR is waiting for their attention.MDG - CREATION WORKFLOW: REQUESTOR
EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS
There will be two email notifications sent.
Notification to the Requestor confirming the new Change Request has been submitted and the CR number.
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IF THE REQUESTOR IS ALSO DEFINED AS THE BUSINESS APPROVER
You can immediately click on REFRESH in the header...
then you will see the APPROVAL options...
Click on DIRECT APPROVE or SEND FOR REG.AFFAIRS APPROVAL to complete the Business Approver step.
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VIEW THE STATUS OF THE WORKFLOW :1
In your current screen you can see the status of the request; who is next in line for the validation/maintenance.

At the header of the request click on Workflow Log.
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REVIEW THE WORKFLOW 1
The workflow steps will be listed, including any that are completed or "Ready" to be processed. You can click on the Processor entry "Multiple.." to view who will be managing the next step in the workflow.
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REVIEW THE WORKFLOW 2
You can also see the status of your requests from the main MDG Homepage
Clicking on My Change Requests will go to the Change Requests overview.
You can see all requests that you have created.
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REVIEW THE WORKFLOW 2
You can immediately see the current status
In order to view the Workflow first click on the line to select the request, then click on Workflow Log.
31 MDG - CREATION WF: BUSINESS APPROVER
The BUSINESS APPROVER provides the initial validation. He/she can Approve immediately, send the request to Regulatory Affairs for validation, or return/reject the request.
Reminder:
if the requestor also acts as the Business Approver then in the previous step he/she can refresh the request immediately to show the validation options.
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REVIEW THE REQUESTS WAITING FOR YOUR ATTENTION
OPTION1
From the EMAIL NOTIFICATION click on the link.
Pay attention to the messages:
Note is added Attachment is available
These can be viewed when opening the Change Request.
You will see all of the open Requests.
Click on the relevant Change Request to display the request.
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OPTION2
From the MDG homepage,
click on MY CHANGE REQUESTS
Change the filter to:
TO BE PROCESSED BY ME
Click on the change request number to display the request.
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CREATION WORKFLOW - BUSINESS APPROVAL
If the options above are not completely visible then click on the double arrow to show a drop-down list.
choose
● Direct approve : approve the request, send it to the GBU Data Manager to enrich
● Send for Reg.Affairs Approval : ask for Product Stewardship to record their validation (TBC)
● Send back to requestor : revert to previous step, requestor must confirm some information
● Withdraw : reject this request
● Cancel : if you are in Edit mode click on Cancel to cancel changes and return to Display mode
● Check : check that all mandatory data is completed
● Edit : some information to be changed or supplemented
Click on DIRECT APPROVE or SEND FOR REG.AFFAIRS APPROVAL to complete the Business Approver step.
*EU BULK requests will be sent to Regulatory Affairs*
35 MDG - CREATION WF: REGULATORY AFFAIRS
Initially the REGULATORY AFFAIRS validation will only be done in the EUROPEAN zone. In other words when an EU plant is attached to the new material.
Rules: For a new creation only ask for the BULK code to be validated by Regulatory Affairs.
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REVIEW THE REQUESTS WAITING FOR YOUR ATTENTION
OPTION1
From the EMAIL NOTIFICATION click on the link.
Pay attention to the messages:
Note is added Attachment is available
These can be viewed when opening the Change Request.
You will see all of the open Requests.
Click on the relevant Change Request to display the request.
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OPTION2
From the MDG homepage,
click on MY CHANGE REQUESTS
Change the filter to:
TO BE PROCESSED BY ME
Click on the change request number to display the request.
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CREATION WORKFLOW - BUSINESS APPROVAL
If the options above are not completely visible then click on the double arrow to show a drop-down list.
choose
● Approve : approve the request, send it to the GBU Data Manager to enrich
● Send back to Business Approver: revert to previous step, requestor must confirm some information
● Cancel : if you are in Edit mode click on Cancel to cancel changes and return to Display mode
● Check : check that all mandatory data is completed
● Edit : some information to be changed or supplemented
Click on APPROVE to complete the Regulatory Affairs step.
*EU BULK requests will be sent to Regulatory Affairs*
39 MDG - CREATION WF: GBU DATA MANAGER
The GBU Data Manager will complete any additional data such as: PRCOM (Basic Material) code if it not already added
Purchasing Group
Initially the GBU data managers will be : Peter Rollason / Yoomi Kim / Carlos Morales
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REVIEW THE REQUESTS WAITING FOR YOUR ATTENTION
OPTION1
From the EMAIL NOTIFICATION click on the link.
Pay attention to the messages:
Note is added Attachment is available
These can be viewed when opening the Change Request.
You will see all of the open Requests.
Click on the relevant Change Request to display the request.
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Review the requests waiting for your attention. From the homescreen -
Click on the change request number to display the request.
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FIRST ACTIONS
Click on EDIT in the Header then CHECK. You will see some missing data:
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BASIC DATA
BASIC MATERIAL: 9xxxxxxx PRCOM code. Typically it should already be entered by the requestor. MATERIAL GROUP: 0450
PLANT: PURCHASING
GENERAL DATA
PURCHASING GROUP: ### Suggest intercompany/trading purchasing group AUTOMATIC PURCHASE ORDER ALLOWED: TICKED
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FINAL CHECK
You can click on CHECK in the header to see if any mandatory data is missed.
All missing mandatory data should now be completed. Some other data can be completed by the Data Manager. it should be decided what will be managed by the Service-center.
When all data is completed click on SUBMIT
45 MDG - CREATION WF: GLOBAL DATA STEWARDThe Global Data Steward will complete any additional data such as: additional languages for Descriptions & Basic Text,
additional Units of Measure, tax classifications
Initially for Europe the Data Steward role will be managed by Lisbon Service-centre.
For other zones (NAM/LAM/APAC) the Data Steward role will be managed by Yoomi Kim / Carlos Morales / Peter Rollason.
46 MDG - CREATION WF: GLOBAL DATA STEWARDReview the requests waiting for your attention. From the homescreen -
Click on the change request number to display the request.
47 MDG - CREATION WF: GLOBAL DATA STEWARDFIRST ACTIONS
Click on EDIT in the Header then CHECK. You will see some missing data: Transportation Group
Availability Check
Loading Group
General Item Category Group
Tax Classification
Acct Assignment Group
Item Category Group
48 MDG - CREATION WF: GLOBAL DATA STEWARD0001 BULK, 0005 PACKED IN PALLETBASIC DATA
GROUPING
GENERIC ITEM GROUP CATEGORY: NORM MATERIAL GROUP PACKAGING MATERIALS:
49 MDG - CREATION WF: GLOBAL DATA STEWARDDESCRIPTIONS
add the material description in the languages below:
PT
PL
JA
KO
ZH
Z9
ES
IT
DE
FR
BASIC DATA TEXT
add the material description in the languages listed above.
50 MDG - CREATION WF: GLOBAL DATA STEWARDDIMENSIONS
add the dimensions below:
11023 LB = 5000 KG
1 KAI = 1 KG
1 TO = 1000 KG
If a DRUM or TE (Tote/IBC) is defined then add the relevant conversion;
example
1 DR = 200 KG
1 TE = 1060 KG
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add the dimensions below:
GENERAL DATA CROSS DIST.CHAIN MATERIAL= 63
DATE = current date
SHIPPING
TRANSPORTATION GROUP= as required
All materials will be available for sale at initial creation to avoid additional LAUNCH process for data admin.
SALES
ensure that the correct sale area line is selected before proceeding...
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add the dimensions below:
GENERAL DATA
CROSS DIST.CHAIN MATERIAL= 61 DATE = current date
SHIPPING
TRANSPORTATION GROUP= as required
SALES
ensure that the correct sale area line is selected before proceeding...
53 MDG - CREATION WF: GLOBAL DATA STEWARDDISTRIBUTION CHAIN: SALES
if it is a packed material (Drum, IBC):
QUANTITY STIPULATIONS
MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY= PACK SIZE MINIMUM DELIVERY QTY= PACK SIZE DELIVERY UNIT= PACK SIZE
ROUNDING PROFILE= Z50%
54 MDG - CREATION WF: GLOBAL DATA STEWARDDISTRIBUTION CHAIN: GROUPING
if it is a packed material (Drum, IBC):
SALES
ACCOUNT ASSIGNMENT GROUP= F If product is coming from 3RD PARTY THEN= T (Trading)
ITEM CATEGORY GROUP= NORM
HALIFAX 8058 = ZMAN OLDBURY 0214 = ZMAN
55 MDG - CREATION WF: GLOBAL DATA STEWARDDISTRIBUTION CHAIN: TAX
In each line Add
Tax Classification = 1
Except for Country FR, TAX Category LCFR. Tax class = A
56 MDG - CREATION WF: GLOBAL DATA STEWARDPLANTS
ENSURE THAT THE CORRECT PLANT
LINE IS SELECTED BEFORE PROCEEDING
PLANT: GENERAL DATA
PLANT SPECIFIC MAT.STATUS
If the standard practice is to put a block in place then add ZC
FORECAST REQUIREMENTS
PERIOD INDICATOR: M
ATP
AVAILABILITY CHECK GROUP:
X2, X7, X8 - depending on zone
57 MDG - CREATION WF: GLOBAL DATA STEWARDPLANT: FOREIGN TRADE
GENERAL DATA
MATERIAL CFOP CATEGORY= 0 :add code for BRAZIL products
CONTROL CODE = add code for BRAZIL products if known
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN= REGION OF ORIGIN=
58 MDG - CREATION WF: GLOBAL DATA STEWARDPLANT: SALES
GENERAL DATA
MATERIAL FREIGHT GROUP= add code for US products
SHIPPING DATA
LOADING GROUP= 0001 Bulk, 0002 Packed
59 MDG - CREATION WF: GLOBAL DATA STEWARDFINAL CHECK
You can click on CHECK in the header to see if any mandatory data is missed.
when all data is completed click on SUBMIT
60 MDG - CREATION WF: PLANNING (MRP)
The PLANNING contributor will complete the MRP* and Production data of the material master.
The Planning contributor will receive a notification during the plant contribution steps and a final notification when the material is complete.
Additional data such as BOMs/Recipes will be maintained in the ERP System (WP1 / PF1).
*In some cases the MRP data will be managed by the requestor/Demand
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REVIEW THE REQUESTS WAITING FOR
YOUR ATTENTION
OPTION1
From the EMAIL NOTIFICATION click on the link.
Pay attention to the messages:
Note is added Attachment is available
These can be viewed when opening the Change Request.
Option 2:
connect directly into MDG using the shortcut:
https://mpgsapr3.ibm.be.solvay.com:44361/nwbc/?sap-nwbc-node=root&sap-theme=sap_corbu&sap-client=100&sap-language=EN
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From the MDG homepage,
click on MY CHANGE REQUESTS
Change the filter to:
TO BE PROCESSED BY ME
Click on the change request number to display the request.
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FIRST ACTIONS
Click on EDIT at the HEADER level
Navigate directly to the Plants section using the Assignment Block :
ALWAYS expand the Plants section, then be sure to select the correct plant line that you want to maintain. It is important to do this if there are multiple plants attached to the material.
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PLANT: GENERAL DATA
GENERAL DATA
PLANT-SPECIFIC MATERIAL STATUS: ZC
add if a block is needed*
Note that the MDG blocking codes are not the same codes as RCS / PF1. There is a transcodification.
*If a blocking code is added then remember that a NEW CHANGE REQUEST must be submitted in MDG to remove the block!
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PLANT: GENERAL DATA
FORECAST REQUIREMENTS
PERIOD INDICATOR: M
ATP
TOTAL REPLENISHMENT LEAD TIME:
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MRP TYPE: as required {}note* transcodification*
MRP CONTROLLER: as required
PLANNING TIME FENCE: as requiredMDG - CREATION WF: PLANNING (MRP)
PLANT: MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS PLANNING
GENERAL DATA
MRP GROUP: as required ABC INDICATOR: as required
Click on DETAILS to view additional MRP data -> normally what is found in MRP1, 2,3,4 of the MM03 master data
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PLANT: MATERIAL PLANNING
GENERAL DATA (filled from previous screen)
MRP GROUP: as required ABC INDICATOR: as required
SCHEDULING
SCHEDULING MARGIN KEY: as required
PLANT: LOT SIZE DATA
LOT SIZE DATA
LOT SIZE: as required MINIMUM LOT SIZE: MAXIMUM LOT SIZE: FIXED LOT SIZE: SAFETY STOCK:
…. ….
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PLANT: PROCUREMENT
PROCUREMENT
PROCUREMENT TYPE: E / F / X SPEC PROCUREMENT: as required BACKFLUSH: as required
PURCHASING
GOODS RECEIPT
PROCESSING TIME: as required PLANNED DELIVERY TIME: as required
PLANNING
PLANNING STRATEGY GROUP: as req. BACKWARD / FORWARD - CONSUMPTION PERIOD: as required CONSUMPTION MODE: as required
ATP
TOTAL REPLENISHMENT LEAD TIME: as required
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PLANT: MANUFACTURING
BILL OF MATERIAL
SELECTION METHOD: as required INDIVIDUAL/COLLECTIVE REQUIREMENT:
as required
When all MRP data is completed you can close this section by clicking on DONE
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ERROR MESSAGES
when the system returns to the main material display it will automatically CHECK the data. There could be some Warning or Error messages.
Scheduling prod. profile is mandatory for produced material :
see below
PLANT: WORK SCHEDULING
GENERAL DATA
PRODUCTION SCHEDULING PROFILE:
as required
UNDER / OVER DELIVERY TOLERANCE
LEVEL: as required
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STORAGE DATA
if the user has also to maintain the STORAGE DATA then it must be done after completing the MRP step (below), then returning to the main workflow list, refresh, then enter the change request again to add storage views.
….
FINAL CHECK
You can click on CHECK in the header to see if any mandatory data is missed.
when all data is completed click on SUBMIT
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The STORAGE contributor will complete the Storage/Warehouse data of the material master.
*He/she could also have authorisation to maintain the MRP data. Both MRP and storage data can be maintained at the same time*
The storage contributor will receive a notification during the plant contribution steps and a final notification when the material is complete.
If STORAGE LOCATION is created via MIGO be sure to create the StorLoc in MDG to keep the systems aligned.
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REVIEW THE REQUESTS WAITING FOR
YOUR ATTENTION
OPTION1
From the EMAIL NOTIFICATION click on the link.
Pay attention to the messages:
Note is added Attachment is available
These can be viewed when opening the Change Request.
You will see all of the open Requests.
Click on the relevant Change Request to display the request.
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OPTION2
From the MDG homepage,
click on MY CHANGE REQUESTS
Change the filter to:
TO BE PROCESSED BY ME
Click on the change request number to display the request.
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FIRST ACTIONS
Click on EDIT at the HEADER level
ALWAYS expand the Plants section, then be sure to select the correct plant line that you want to maintain. It is important to do this if there are multiple plants attached to the material.
76 Select the relevant Storage Location from the list.
Click on ADD to add the storage location
Additional Storage Locations can be added.MDG - CREATION WF: STORAGE / WM
PLANT: STORAGE LOCATIONS
Click on ADD to add a storage location for the selected plant.
PLANT: WAREHOUSES
It is the same principal for adding a Warehouse...
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In order to add default storage location for Production / external Procurement go to
PLANT: MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS PLANNING
then DETAILS
You will find under
PLANT: PROCUREMENT
PRODUCTION STORAGE LOCATION
and
STORAGE LOCATION FOR EXT. PROCUREMENT
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The QM contributor is part of the MDG process but will enter some minimal data (inspection interval), or perhaps no data. There is a check and a validation to be made in order to complete the PLANT CONTRIBUTION steps.
The QM contributor will receive a notification during the plant contribution steps and a final notification when the material is complete.
The QM Inspection setup will be maintained in the ERP System (WP1 / PF1) with MM01 or MM02 as normal.
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REVIEW THE REQUESTS WAITING FOR
YOUR ATTENTION
OPTION1
From the EMAIL NOTIFICATION click on the link.
Pay attention to the messages:
Note is added Attachment is available
These can be viewed when opening the Change Request.
You will see all of the open Requests.
Click on the relevant Change Request to display the request.
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OPTION2
From the MDG homepage,
click on MY CHANGE REQUESTS
Change the filter to:
TO BE PROCESSED BY ME
Click on the change request number to display the request.
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FIRST ACTIONS
there is no data for the QM Contributor to enter in MDG except for "Inspection Interval".
If the Inspection Interval is not maintained then all that is needed is to click on SUBMIT.
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FIRST ACTIONS - INSPECTION INTERVAL
At minimum the QM "task" in MDG is a validation. However, if the QM Inspection Interval value is maintained then it must be done in MDG...
Click on EDIT at the HEADER level
ALWAYS expand the Plants section, then be sure to select the correct plant line that you want to maintain. It is important to do this if there are multiple plants attached to the material...
You can find the QM Inspection Interval in Plant: Quality Management…
Then click on SUBMIT.
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Inspection plan in RCS
1. If MDG QM task is only "submit" (no Inspection Interval is maintained), then when the code is created in RCS system there is no QM plant view.
The user must create the QM view in MM01, then to add the Inspection setup as normal.
2. If MDG QM task includes maintaining the Inspection Interval then the QM view will be created automatically in RCS. The user must manage the Inspection setup in MM02
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The FINANCE contributor will complete the Costing & Accounting data of the material master.
NOTE - no costs are maintained in the MDG system
The finance contributor will receive a notification during the plant contribution steps and a final notification when the material is complete.
The costing is launched in the ERP system (WP1, PF1) when the local material data is completed (BOM..).
SPECIFIC FICO RULES ARE HERE
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REVIEW THE REQUESTS WAITING FOR
YOUR ATTENTION
OPTION1
From the EMAIL NOTIFICATION click on the link.
Pay attention to the messages:
Note is added Attachment is available
These can be viewed when opening the Change Request.
You will see all of the open Requests.
Click on the relevant Change Request to display the request.
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OPTION2
From the MDG homepage,
click on MY CHANGE REQUESTS
Change the filter to:
TO BE PROCESSED BY ME
Click on the change request number to display the request.
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FIRST ACTIONS
Click on EDIT at the HEADER level
ALWAYS expand the Plants section, then be sure to select the correct plant line that you want to maintain. It is important to do this if there are multiple plants attached to the material.
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PLANT: GENERAL DATA
GENERAL DATA
PLANT-SPECIFIC MATERIAL STATUS: ZC
add if a block is needed*
Note that the MDG blocking codes are not the same codes as RCS / PF1. There is a transcodification.
*If a blocking code is added then remember that a NEW CHANGE REQUEST must be submitted in MDG to remove the block!
PROFIT CENTER
the profit center can be added or changed
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PLANT: COSTING
GENERAL DATA
VARIANCE KEY
QUANTITY STRUCTURE DATA
COSTING LOT SIZE : as required
SPECIAL PROCUREMENT: optional
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VALUATION AREA PLANT
you must add a Valuation Header. Click on ADD
VALUATION AREA PLANT: COSTING
The Material Origin and Costed with Quantity options should already be ticked by default
91 as requiredDETERMINATION OF CFOP Code *LAM ONLY*
MATERIAL ORIGIN : 0 MATERIAL USAGE : 1
VALUATION (CURRENT PERIOD)
PRICE CONTROL : S
STANDARD COST ESTIMATE
STANDARD PRICE: 0MDG - CREATION WF: FINANCE CONTROLLER
VALUATION AREA PLANT: VALUATION
GENERAL DATA
VALUATION CLASS :
M100=Finished Product, or as appropriate...
M050= Semi finished
M110=Trading goods
PRICE UNIT:
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FINAL CHECK
You can click on CHECK in the header to see if any mandatory data is missed.
when all data is completed click on SUBMIT
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FINAL STEP - COMPLETION - CODE TRANSFER
When all plant contribution steps are completed the new material code is created in the MDG system.
The code will be transferred into the ERP system (RCS / PF1) almost immediately.
NOTIFICATION
A final email notification will be sent to all stakeholders in the MDG workflow. The email will confirm the new material code.
RCS/PF1 further maintenance Reminder: BOM, Costing, Quality Inspection, Label, Sales release
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Some data will continue to be maintained in the ERP systems(RCS/PF1)
Classification data views (direct maintenance)
Commodity code in Foreign trade views (GTS, or direct maintenance). Forecast views
Quality Management views (QA08) Label data views (GLM).
Accounting/Costing views will be opened in MDG, but the costing run will be made in the ERP system.
The ZPRC (PRCOM) material will be created directly in MDG (MM01) without the classification view. It will be transferred into the ERP at the same time as the ZMAT transfer. Then the classification view is added.
95 MDG - CREATION BY COPY
There is an option to create a new material using either (a) an existing material reference, or (b) a reference to an open Change Request number.
Create by copy of existing material
Indicate the reference material number. *it must be the MDG codification*
Indicate the reference organizational data and
the organizational data to be created.
The change request type is always ZMAT01 for creation.
Click on CONTINUE to proceed.
In this case ALL of the data will be copied from the existing material. It is necessary for the Requestor + all of the Data Contributors to ensure that the new material data is correct.
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Indicate the org levels to be copied Click on CONTINUE to proceed.MDG - CREATION BY COPY
Create by copy of open Change Request number
In this case you may have already submitted a new Change Request for a BULK material, as an example, and now you must create an additional request for a DRUM material of the same product.
Instead of entering all of the information manually you can copy the open Bulk creation request.
The change request type is always ZMAT01 for creation.
Indicate the org levels to be copied Click on CONTINUE to proceed.
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All of the data in the new change request will be populated with the same values of the reference material / reference Change Request
BE SURE THAT THE DATA IS CORRECT FOR THE NEW MATERIAL
AT minimum you will be changing the MATERIAL DESCRIPTION and the BASIC TEXT
Click on SUBMIT to proceed to the Business Approval steps.
98 Additional documentation
TRAINING OVERVIEW 1 - MDG OVERVIEW TRAINING OVERVIEW 2 - MDG HOMEPAGE
TRAINING OVERVIEW 4 - EXTEND & CHANGE PROCESS
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