SAP S/4 HANA Master Data Governance
CUSTOMER
2022-12
MANAGE DATA QUALITY FOR CUSTOM FIELDS
Applies to SAP CAL Solution S/4 HANA OP 2022 FPS00 release and above
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Background information ........................................................................................................ 3
Demo Script ............................................................................................................................. 4
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.3.1
1.3.2
1.3.3
1.3.4
1.3.5
Accessing the SAP Fiori Launchpad................................................................................. 4
Create and Publish Custom Field ...................................................................................... 6
Manage Data Quality for Custom Fields ........................................................................... 9
Preparing BRF+ .................................................................................................................... 9
Create Validation Rule for Custom Field ........................................................................ 10
Evaluate Custom Field ...................................................................................................... 17
Analyze Result and Correct Data in Custom Field ........................................................ 19
Re-Evaluate Custom Field and Verify Data Quality Improvement ............................... 24
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Background information
With the latest release of SAP S/4HANA 2022, SAP Master Data Governance provides you with
powerful new data quality management tools.
SAP S/4HANA allows you to maintain business-important but not SAP standard information by
defining custom fields. Key users can use the Custom Field app to manage these fields. Once you
publish custom fields in the relevant context, you can use them in related apps and APIs.
All functions in SAP MDG Data Quality Management support custom fields now.
This demo script explains how you can create custom fields in S/4HANA and manage the data
quality for your custom fields using Rule Definition, Evaluation & Error Analysis, and the
Remediation process.
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Demo Script
1.1 Accessing the SAP Fiori Launchpad
Explanation
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Log on to the CAL
S/4HANA system using the
information below:
• Client: 100
• User: MDG_EXPERT
• Password: Welcome1
In the menu, choose SAP
Fiori Launchpad.
The system will start a
browser with the URL of
the SAP Fiori Launchpad.
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Explanation
Screenshot
Then log on once more
with the information
provided above.
The system will take you to
the SAP Fiori Launchpad.
On the My Home page,
you should be able to find
the Custom Fields app.
If not, scroll down to the
section Data Quality
Management for
Products to access the
tiles for this demo script.
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1.2 Create and Publish Custom Field
In this demo script, you’ll create a custom field in the Product Plant view and manage the data quality for it.
Explanation
Screenshot
Choose the + button and
select the right business
context.
If necessary, provide a
label, type, and code list.
Choose the Create and
Edit button.
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Explanation
Screenshot
Enable the Evaluation
Results.
Save and publish.
Wait for the status
published. This could take
several minutes.
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Explanation
Screenshot
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1.3 Manage Data Quality for Custom Fields
1.3.1 Preparing BRF+
Explanation
Screenshot
Before you can use the
custom field in rule
implementation of a BRF+
expression, you need to
refresh the data binding.
Go to the BRF Workbench.
http://vhcals4hci.dummy.no
domain:50000/sap/bc/web
dynpro/sap/fdt_wd_workbe
nch
Search for the application
ZMDQ_194.
In the hierarchy, open Data
Object -> Structure ->
MARC Key
and Attribute structure.
Choose Edit.
In the Define Data
Binding section, choose
Refresh Binding.
The new custom field will
appear in the structure
component list.
Save and activate.
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1.3.2 Create Validation Rule for Custom Field
Explanation
Screenshot
In this example, you’ll
create a validation rule to
check the custom field.
Open the SAP Fiori
Launchpad and choose the
Validation Rules –
Products tile.
Select the table that
contains the custom field in
the Base Table.
For Checked Field, select
the custom field.
Save the rule.
Select the usage Data
Quality Evaluation and
choose Add -> Check in
Mass Processing.
Prepare both usages.
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Explanation
Screenshot
Next, you need to
implement the scope
expression. In this
example, the rule applies
only to plant 1010 data in
Finished Good product.
Choose Edit Operand ->
Select Operand -> Select
Data Object -> Context ->
More.
In the pop-up, provide the
following information:
Name is equal to mtart.
Enter the value FERT or
use the value help to select
it.
Select an object and
choose OK to close the
pop-up.
Then select Edit Operand
-> Add Condition.
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Explanation
Screenshot
Select Use Direct Value
From -> Context -> More.
Add the following to Name
is equal to: werks. Search
and select the text object.
Enter the value 1010 or
use the value help to select
it.
Activate it.
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Explanation
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Explanation
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Implement the Condition
Expression.
In this example, the rule
checks that the custom
field should not be empty.
Choose Edit Operand ->
Select Operand -> Select
Data Object -> Context ->
More.
Search for your custom
field and select it.
From the dropdown list,
choose Is not initial.
Activate it.
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Explanation
Screenshot
Go back to the rule.
Choose Approve.
Enable the usages.
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Explanation
Screenshot
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1.3.3 Evaluate Custom Field
Explanation
Screenshot
Open the SAP Fiori
Launchpad and choose the
Evaluate Data Quality
app.
Choose Create Process.
Save.
Choose the Adjust button.
Switch off Delete Results
and Delete Scores.
Choose the Start button.
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Explanation
Screenshot
Wait until the process is
completed.
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1.3.4 Analyze Result and Correct Data in Custom Field
Explanation
Screenshot
Open the Validation Rule
for Products app again.
Now you should see a
Score that has been
created.
Choose the Score to open
the Evaluation Results.
Switch to Compact Filter.
In the Adapt Filters popup, search for your custom
field and add it to your filter
bar.
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Explanation
Screenshot
In the section Evaluation
Items, choose the
Settings icon, find your
field, and add it to the list.
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Explanation
Screenshot
Select Process -> All.
In the mass processing,
choose Adjust.
For the Fields in Scope,
search and add your field.
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Explanation
Screenshot
To begin the Mass
Processing, choose Start.
Wait until the Edit step is
at 100%.
Then choose Edit
Records.
On the Plant Data tab,
select all records and
choose Replace Values.
Then select any value from
the list and replace it.
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Explanation
Screenshot
Choose Continue.
No validation errors or
warnings occur in our
example.
Continue to the
Activation step and
complete the process.
Note: You can ignore
records that aren’t
activated yet.
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Explanation
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1.3.5 Re-Evaluate Custom Field and Verify Data Quality Improvement
Explanation
Screenshot
Execute step 1.3.3 again.
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Explanation
Screenshot
In the SAP Fiori
Launchpad, choose the
Validation Rule –
Products app.
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Explanation
Screenshot
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