What is staging instance in SAP CA-MDG - Master Data Governance?

SAP Term: staging instance

• Component: CA-MDG

• Component Name: Master Data Governance

• Description: A modifiable object instance that resides in the staging area. Each staging instance is always linked to exactly one change request.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A staging instance is a type of instance in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) that is used to store and manage master data before it is published to the production instance. It allows users to make changes to the master data without affecting the production instance, and also provides a way to review and approve changes before they are published. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use a staging instance, users must first create a staging request in the MDG system. This request will contain all of the master data that needs to be changed or added. Once the request is created, users can make changes to the master data in the staging instance. Once all of the changes have been made, users can review and approve them before publishing them to the production instance. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using a staging instance, it is important to remember that any changes made in the staging instance will not be reflected in the production instance until they are approved and published. It is also important to ensure that all changes are reviewed and approved before they are published, as this will help ensure that only valid data is published to the production instance. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using a staging instance in SAP MDG, please refer to SAP's official documentation on Master Data Governance (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/CA-MDG/9.0/en-US).