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24 SAP MDG acronyms every data governance professional must know

Because mastering SAP Master Data Governance starts with speaking the language of trusted enterprise data.

Data drives every decision, but without governance, it quickly becomes chaos.
That’s where SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) ensures consistency, accuracy, and compliance across enterprise systems.

Before diving into configuration or integration, it’s critical to understand the core acronyms that define this ecosystem πŸ‘‡

βœ… OEMM – Oracle Enterprise Metadata Management
βœ… DPMS – Data Protection Management System
βœ… BP – Business Partner
βœ… DQM – Data Quality Management
βœ… CDO – Central Data Object
βœ… ETL – Extract, Transform, Load
βœ… ABAP – Advanced Business Application Programming
βœ… API – Application Programming Interface
βœ… CDS – Core Data Services
βœ… GRC – Governance, Risk, and Compliance
βœ… BW / BI – Business Warehouse / Business Intelligence
βœ… CRM / SCM / EAM – Customer Relationship, Supply Chain, and Asset Management
βœ… FI-CA – Financial Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable
βœ… BTP – Business Technology Platform
βœ… XI / PI / PO – Exchange Infrastructure / Process Integration / Process Orchestration
βœ… WF – Workflow Management
βœ… DPA / DPO / DPIA – Data Protection Agreement, Officer, and Impact Assessment

Each acronym plays a vital role in SAP MDG’s mission to create a single source of truth for enterprise data while ensuring security, compliance, and traceability.

Understanding these terms is the first step to becoming fluent in SAP Data Governance architecture and processes.

P.S. The best SAP consultants don’t just move data, they govern it with clarity and control.
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