SAP Master Data Governance Reviews

Vendor: SAP

3.8 out of 5

29 reviews
90% willing to recommend

What is SAP Master Data Governance?

Your company wants accurate, complete, and trusted data to master your digital business processes and business models. The SAP® Master Data Governance application provides ready-to-run, domain-specific master data governance, enabling you to decentrally own and consolidate and to centrally create, change, and distribute master data across your enterprise system landscape. Tight integration with other SAP solutions supports the reuse of data models, business logic, and validation frameworks with open integration to third-party products and services to support your entire technology stack. It supports cleansing, standardization, duplicate detection, and best-record calculation. It then lets you synchronize clean and standardized data across cloud and on-premise applications.

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SAP Master Data Governance is the #1 ranked solution in top Master Data Management (MDM) Software solutions. PeerSpot users give SAP Master Data Governance an average rating of 7.6 out of 10. SAP Master Data Governance is most commonly compared to Ataccama ONE Platform: SAP Master Data Governance vs Ataccama ONE Platform. SAP Master Data Governance is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 71% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a manufacturing company, accounting for 13% of all views.

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SAP Master Data Governance

July 2025

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UdayReddy

Lead at LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech

Regarding SAP Master Data Governance, there is significant room for improvement particularly concerning the replication types. For example, when a vendor master is created in Ariba and a request is submitted from the Ariba system, SAP Ariba directs it to MDG. MDG verifies the details entirely through PI/PO or CPI. Once MDG verifies the data, the request is submitted to the S/4HANA system, the target. After a final approval at all levels, the vendor number is generated, and the vendor code gets passed from source to target system. This number is available in both the Ariba integration in the systems and in SAP BPT code, as well as the S/4HANA system.

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Abhijit Misra

Director at Accenture

We are trying to get the cloud solution of SAP Master Data Governance for multiple clients, which requires more improvement. Bill of materials (BOM) creation in manufacturing needs to be enhanced in SAP Master Data Governance. Clients have also suggested improvements in managing a hierarchy and ensuring that you maintain and work on the hierarchy side.

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Vishal Khare

IT manager at Electrolux Home Products

We use the platform for centralizing and streamlining the management of an organization's master data With MDG, we have established an efficient process for easily managing country-specific data. At an enterprise level, it has proven valuable in imposing control over master data changes across…

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SAP Master Data Governance mindshare

As of August 2025, the mindshare of SAP Master Data Governance in the Master Data Management (MDM) Software category stands at 21.5%, down from 23.0% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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PeerResearch reports based on SAP Master Data Governance reviews

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Category	Master Data Management (MDM) Software	Aug 18, 2025	Download
Product	Reviews, tips, and advice from real users	Aug 18, 2025	Download
Comparison	SAP Master Data Governance vs TIBCO EBX	Aug 18, 2025	Download
Comparison	SAP Master Data Governance vs Microsoft MDS	Aug 18, 2025	Download
Comparison	SAP Master Data Governance vs Ataccama ONE Platform	Aug 18, 2025	Download

Title	Rating	Mindshare	Recommending
Ataccama ONE Platform	4.0	4.5%	100%	10 interviews Add to research
TIBCO EBX	4.0	13.0%	90%	21 interviews Add to research

Valuable Features

SAP Master Data Governance offers efficient ERP integration, robust workflow management, and strong data replication features. Users highlight its user-friendly interface, customization capabilities, and data quality maintenance. Key benefits include identifying duplicate records and standardizing records, along with comprehensive reporting and analytics. The integration with other SAP tools and third-party systems is highly valued. Its governance features enable managing data consistently across systems, providing flexible and secure access, and allowing comprehensive approval processes.

"The main purpose of SAP Master Data Governance is maintaining a single source of truth for enterprise data, and it helps a lot and works quite well."
"Pricing for SAP Master Data Governance in the latest scenario depends on each version, offering a robust and user-friendly application."
"SAP MDG has extensive data models and good integration with upstream and downstream systems."

Room for Improvement

SAP Master Data Governance needs enhancement in user experience, dashboard user-friendliness, and integration with other tools like Salesforce and SAP Ariba. The consolidation function based on HANA and the replication types require improvement. Mass editing and flexibility in assigning roles also need enhancement. Cloud adoption and pricing are areas needing attention. Simplification in technology adoption and ABAP coding alternatives can attract talent and streamline processes.

"SAP could do better in attracting talent and simplifying technology adoption."
"Bill of materials (BOM) creation in manufacturing needs to be enhanced in SAP Master Data Governance."
"RiverFront is a more modern and cost-effective solution compared to MDG. It is flexible and designed to handle big data, which MDG does not support well."

ROI

SAP Master Data Governance improved customer service by organizing customer data, enhancing sales, and ensuring accurate shipments. Companies eliminated duplicate data, resulting in savings. The expected annual ROI is approximately $75,000. Centralizing master data creation reduced fraud. Success depends on internal project management, KPIs, and alignment with ROI goals. Software contributes only 15-20% to success; strategy and execution play a larger role. Despite variables, organizations report satisfaction from long-term use.

Pricing

Enterprise users report that SAP Master Data Governance pricing varies significantly based on implementation type, user count, and transaction volume. The cloud solution offers subscription-based pricing, while on-premises requires a one-time fee. Though costly, many consider its value justifies the expense, with some organizations benefiting from centralized matching or discounts due to economic impacts in specific regions. Licensing involves user authorizations, potentially tied to broader SAP agreements.

"SAP Master Data Governance is an expensive solution."
"The pricing is a bit too high."
"SAP Master Data Governance is a licensed product. While there might be no upfront cost for the MDG component itself, you still need to pay for user authorizations."

Popular Use Cases

Organizations primarily use SAP Master Data Governance for managing and streamlining master data processes, enhancing data quality, and ensuring accurate information distribution across diverse systems. It centralizes data management for domains like suppliers, customers, and financials, integrating with systems such as SAP ERP. Businesses utilize its capabilities for workflows, governance, and data enrichment, customizing it to align with specific business needs, ensuring data consistency, standardization, and compliance across various operational areas.

Service and Support

SAP Master Data Governance customer service and support varies. It is generally responsive, with efficient global assistance. However, some experience delays in response times, particularly for complex issues. Technical support quality is dependent on company size and agreement level, sometimes requiring escalation. Many find support helpful for resolving standard issues, though it can be slow. Users benefit from dedicated SAP consultants who are proactive in addressing inquiries and advising solutions.

Deployment

SAP Master Data Governance's initial setup ranges from simple to complex. Companies mention ease when activating out-of-the-box configurations, but integration requires strong data governance. Standardization of data and clear decision authority are crucial. Challenges include workflow and body configurations, differing data definitions, and multi-source replication. Skills of personnel impact ease. Deployment time varies, often requiring coordination with technical teams. Usage across various systems and models is noted, with custom logic considerations affecting deployment length.

Scalability

SAP Master Data Governance is generally scalable according to many users, supporting a wide range of users and tasks. Some find it challenging due to the SAP application data model's limitations. Despite cost concerns for mid-sized companies, it efficiently handles bulk updates and complex data operations. Users report successful deployment in various configurations and find it manages thousands of records, though scalability experiences vary between different environments and use cases.

Stability

SAP Master Data Governance is stable, adhering to SAP standards and governance rules. Users note good performance and few stability issues. Stability ratings typically fall between eight and nine out of ten. Instances of instability are often linked to misalignment between teams or improper implementation. Straightforward technology is highlighted as stable, though strict adherence to rules is advised to maintain performance. Technical challenges occasionally arise, but effective troubleshooting usually resolves them.

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