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What is governing source system in SAP EIM-MDS-GOV - MDS Governance?


SAP Term: governing source system

  • Component: EIM-MDS-GOV

  • Component Name: MDS Governance

  • Description: A system which is responsible for the creation, maintenace, and replication of governed records For example, MDG.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    Governing source system is a component of SAP EIM-MDS-GOV MDS Governance. It is used to define the source system that will be used as the governing source for master data. This means that when there are conflicts between different source systems, the governing source system will be used to determine which version of the data is correct. 
    
    How to use it: 
    To use the governing source system, you must first define which source system will be used as the governing source. This can be done in the SAP EIM-MDS-GOV MDS Governance configuration settings. Once this is done, any conflicts between different source systems will be resolved using the governing source system. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When setting up a governing source system, it is important to consider which source system is most reliable and up-to-date. This will ensure that the correct version of the data is always used when resolving conflicts. 
    
    Related Information: 
    For more information on SAP EIM-MDS-GOV MDS Governance, please refer to the official SAP documentation.
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