SAP Master Data Governance Reviews

Vendor: SAP

3.8 out of 5

28 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 Microsoft MDS: SAP Master Data Governance vs Microsoft MDS. SAP Master Data Governance is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 73% 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

June 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 July 2025, the mindshare of SAP Master Data Governance in the Master Data Management (MDM) Software category stands at 22.0%, down from 23.7% 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	Jul 11, 2025	Download
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Comparison	SAP Master Data Governance vs TIBCO EBX	Jul 11, 2025	Download
Comparison	SAP Master Data Governance vs Microsoft MDS	Jul 11, 2025	Download
Comparison	SAP Master Data Governance vs Ataccama ONE Platform	Jul 11, 2025	Download

Title	Rating	Mindshare	Recommending
Microsoft MDS	3.7	13.3%	91%	22 interviews Add to research
TIBCO EBX	4.1	13.2%	89%	19 interviews Add to research

Valuable Features

SAP Master Data Governance excels in ERP integration, workflow orchestration, and data standardization. Users value its ability to manage master data processes, identify duplicates, and ensure data quality. It offers flexible customization, ease of use, and comprehensive reporting capabilities. Its integration with both SAP and third-party systems enhances functionality, while mobile support and user-friendly design improve accessibility. Analytics and data governance features provide robust management and quality assurance across organizations.

"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."
"I like how the solution integrates with other SAP tools and third-party solutions."

Room for Improvement

SAP Master Data Governance needs improved user-friendliness, integration, and flexibility in roles. It requires better mass editing, consolidation, and profiling features. Enhancements in cloud options, technical support, and documentation are necessary. Simplified configurations, reduced ABAP dependency, and increased performance are desired. Global awareness and better marketing outside Europe are needed. Additionally, alignment with local requirements, particularly in China, and improvements in pricing, data quality management, and replication processes are important. Training and talent acquisition are also key areas for enhancement.

"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 has enhanced customer service by organizing customer data, eliminating duplications, and ensuring accurate shipments, leading to cost savings. Annual ROI expectations are approximately $75,000. Clearing and consolidating customer records and centralizing Master Data creation significantly reduced fraud. ROI depends on internal project management, the team's approach, and alignment with KPIs. Although successful deployment yielded positive outcomes, strategy and execution are more crucial to ROI than the software itself.

Pricing

SAP Master Data Governance is generally perceived as costly, with licensing fees viewed as high. It's available as a subscription-based model for cloud solutions or a one-time fee for on-premises deployments. Pricing varies based on users and transactions. Economic factors, such as currency fluctuations, impact costs in regions like Turkey. Some companies find the costs reasonable due to the product's importance. Installation is free, while user authorizations require payment.

"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

SAP Master Data Governance is primarily utilized for managing master data across organizations. It aids in improving data quality, streamlining creation and governance, and enabling identification of golden records. Widely used for supplier, customer, and financial data, it supports workflows, data integration with systems like SAP and Salesforce, and acts as a central hub for data distribution. It serves diverse sectors such as finance, procurement, and retail, enhancing compliance and operational efficiency.

Service and Support

Customer service and support are generally seen as beneficial and responsive, though sometimes slow. Users note technical support is available at multiple levels, with varying efficiency, often resolving issues within days. Many appreciate support's responsiveness and helpfulness, while some find it could be more direct. Licensing is crucial for enhanced support, and responses may vary with company's size and needs. Experiences range, with ratings from average to very good.

Deployment

Experiences with SAP Master Data Governance's setup varied greatly. Some found it straightforward and configurable within weeks, especially with clear data definitions. Others noted complexities due to data governance challenges and integration issues. Initial configuration often required specific technical knowledge and collaboration with IT teams. While technical setup was easy for some, governance and data management posed challenges. Deployment times ranged from weeks to months depending on organizational readiness and project scope.

Scalability

SAP Master Data Governance is generally seen as scalable, with many satisfied entities reporting successful deployments for both large and medium enterprises. It accommodates numerous users and can handle substantial data changes. Although some find it complex and expensive and link scalability to SAP's application data model limitations, others have adapted MDG effectively. Pricing concerns exist for mid-sized companies, but many rate scalability highly.

Stability

SAP Master Data Governance is widely considered stable. Users note its reliability when adhering to set standards and implementing steps correctly. Minor technical challenges arise from team miscommunications or new releases, but these are manageable. It benefits from following SAP's governance rules and performs well when rules are stringent. Ratings for stability range between eight and nine out of ten, with users appreciating its professional structure and SAP's administration.

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