SAP MDM-BOBJ Integration

Hi Folks,
has anybody used SAP BOBJ in his/her MDM Project. I need to know the capabilities and the technical architecture of BOBJ with MDM.I understand that the data cleansing in BOBJ is done in regard to international standard formatting for addresses like country,pincodes etc..Can i have the docs or links to the above related requirements.
Regards
Biswanath

To start with, the [MDM homepage on SDN |Enterprise Master Data Management]currently features a Webcast showing an MDM-BOBJ data quality services integration case, and a How-to Guide dealing with integrating the BOBJ ETL capabilities with MDM.
Markus

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SAP MDM-BOBJ Integration architecture

Dear folks,
in one of the solution providing scenarios i need clarification on the architecture of BOBJ and MDM. i have been seeing in the documents that BOBJ server is falling in between source and MDM. However i feel it is more relevent to send a file from MDM to BOBJ and get the data enriched(Data quality) and send back to MDM. That means MDM is falling between source and BOBJ.
please provide some help on this.
Regards
Biswanath

To start with, the [MDM homepage on SDN |Enterprise Master Data Management]currently features a Webcast showing an MDM-BOBJ data quality services integration case, and a How-to Guide dealing with integrating the BOBJ ETL capabilities with MDM.
Markus

MDM-BOBJ integration for initial load....

I have attended some demos for the MDM-BOBJ integration that dealt with the on-going creation and maintenance of master data but my question is how this is used for the initial load and enrichment for any master data.
When we used D&B for enrichment, data will be enriched/Cleansed before the initial load then after loading the data to MDM it will be de-duplicated based on the DUNS number .
How the initial load and de-duplication is handled in MDM-BOBJ integration?. For example, I have 100 thousand records and would like to enrich/Cleanse it before loading to MDM OR after loading to MDM.
Any help will be appreciated.

Mike,
Yes, BOBJ dataservices has been extensively used to handle the scenario which you described here.
There is a user guide to explain about the BOBJ-MDM scenarion under Integration of SAP Components with MDM.
[BOBJ DS for Data Enrichment |https://websmp208.sap-ag.de/installMDM71]
hope this helps for Jump start.
thanks
Alexander

Brief discussion on SAP XI and its' Integration with SAP MDM.

Hi,
I have never worked on SAP XI.
I am discussing it on brief, please give your valuable replies.
SAP XI consists of System Landascape Directory(SLD).
SLD Consists of Business System and Techinical System.
Technical System contains all information about the software
component. The Business System consists of Inbound and Outbound Business
System which are used as logical names for data transfer.
There is communication Channel for Receiver and Sender Business System and n agreement
is signed between Sender and Receiver.
Outbound Interface defined for Business System Outbound and Techical System associated
with the Business System,
Inbound Interface defined for Business System Inbound and Techical System associated
with the Business System.
In SAP NetWeaver XI Integration Directory, we have defined the Integration Scenarios,
Actions, Interface Objects, Mapping Objects, Adapters Objects.
Mapping Object defines the Structure and Value Mapping.
Adapter Objects defines the Adapter program which implements RFC Adapter, FTP Adapter logic.
FTP Adapter is used for XI-MDM Communication.
RFC Adapter is used for XI-ECC Communication.
Integration Repository: Both Outbound and Inbound Interfaces are Mapped with Value mapping and
Structure Mapping inside Integration Repository.
The File Adapter takes the File from the Outbound port of MDM System
and sends it as IDOC to Receiver Business System.
Value Mapping must be done between Sender and Receiver interfaces.
Value Mapping is done by XSLT or Java based program.
SAP NetWeaver XI Integration Server at runtime:
Message Split, Interface Determination, Receiver Identifaction, Mapping, Techincal Routing
and Call Adapter Proccess are done.
In SAP XI 3.0 and MDM 5.5:
Step 1: Create busines system as service.
Step 2: Create communication channel for each business service. If the system can communicate
through different channels, then create all possible channel types if necessary.
Step 3: Create receiver agreement between the systems.
Step 4: Interface determination:
- Here you see for the first time the software component mentioned;
there are some special requirements regarding this software component in relation to the customizing ID mapping.
- To modify this software component, the customer needs to copy the SAP standard delivered software component
into its own namespace. The customer is able to modify to create archives
for the customized ID mapping.
Receiver determination.
Configure an FTP Server on the MDS.
Create a send folder for outbound messages using outbound port(s) for
remote systems(s).
Create receive folder inbound messages using inbound port(s) for remote systems.
This ia all about concept of SAP XI Infractsture and its' Integration with SAP MDM 5.5.
Regards
Kaushik Banerjee

Hi Kaushik,
You must be aware of File types that MDM Import Manager can Import i.e. we have XML, Excel etc. Now there are two transactions to extract data from R3
1. MDMGX -
         - For lookup table extraction
         - Output in XML format which MDM can import without using XI.
          - FTP can be configured to put the file in the desired folder which will be then picked by Import Server.
2. MDM_CLNT_EXTR -
          - For Main table records.
          - Output is in Idoc format which MDM doesn't understand hence we need XI in between which converts Idoc file received from R3 into XML which can then be imported using Import Manager or Import Server. For this we need to implement XI Scenario that consists of Source System, Receiver System, Type of Data etc.
Just a basic understanding...
Regards,
Jitesh Talreja

SAP and BOBJ XI 3.x Integrated Security Best Practice

I am trying to find any information around SAP and BOBJ XI 3.x Integrated Security Best Practice.
So far i think it is uninversally agred that you should :
1. Utilise the Business Objects platform security model to secure applications, folders and reports.
2. Use BEx queries as the data source for Business Objects Universes and keep the number BEx queries to a minimum
3. Use SAP authorisations over the BEx queries to secure report data at a row level.
Has anyone seen any formal SAP Best Practice document or have any info to add ?
Andrew

Hi,
those three items are all correct. In terms of security you can find lots of material in the standard BW help.
in terms of query design / universe:
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/008d15dc-f76c-2b10-968a-fafe5a121129
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/b0320722-741c-2c10-afab-93b5c0fc7e96
ingo

BW toolbar add for BOBJ Integration for SAP..silent add

I have searched and searched but cannot find the command-line syntax for adding/enabling the BW toolbar in the BOBJ Integration for SAP installation. I need to do this to a few remote PC's. I know how to do this from the GUI..but would like to do it from a command line. Can someone please help?
Thank you!!
BusinessObjects XI Integration for SAP Solutions 12.1.0.890 SP2 Patch 2.9

Due to the patch level you have the easiest way is to first uninstall all BO components and then install them again.
You can use the -w command line parameter of setup.exe in order to record an installation script
eg. setup.exe -w myInstallScript.ini) in which you choose the BW toolbar option
You can use then the recorded script to do the silent installation on the workstation you want
eg. setup.exe -r myInstallScript.ini.
Do not forget to copy the recorded script.
The -w and -r flags work for the BI XI 3.1 and CR 2008 installers (setup.exe) incl. Service Packs and Fix Packs.
Regards,
Stratos

MDM catalog integration with SRM 7.0

Hi all,
We will be upgrading from SRM 5.0 to SRM 7.0
We currently have CCM .....Few questins on catalog enablement for us with SRM 7:
1.With SRM 7,0,can we use CCM oor MDM is the only option???
2.Is it better to have MDM as a seperate server and enable SRM MDM catalog content?
3.We have 2 punch out catalogs for 2 vendors.How to enable the punch out catalog links in SRM 7.0???What is the path for IMG config??
4. We have around 20 internal supplier catalogs .Now should we upload few of the supplier catalogs and then upload rest or can we upload all the suuplier catalogs at once through IMPORT MANAGER in MDM ???What are therestrictions in terms of the no of catalogs or catalog data that can be improted and mapped ???
5.What are additional features in SRM MDM 3.0 catalog in contrast to CCM??
6.The backend master data such as Supplier/Porg etc.....how is that synchronised from SRM to SRM MDM catalog???Is it through some scheduled programs???
7.What is the use of PI/XI in enabling SRM MDM catalog??Why is it mandatory??
8. What are the allowed file types for cataog data upload in MDM???Like it was CSV in CCM...
9. Where can I find some sample catalog files for test upload?
10.What are the lastest SP for MDM available for integration with SRM 7.0??
11. after price changes from supplier(thru negotiation),are these price changes to be updated manually for indiavidual items/products through MDM data manager or is there any way to automate this delta update for price in MDM???
12.Also maintaining catalog data in MDM for SRM procurement will be a seprate actibity just like maintaing catalog in CCM??
I have gone through the help links but wud like ansers to above ques based on experiences of the forum members...Please provide inputs to my above queries if anybody has worked on MDM catalog integration with SRM 7.0....
Thanks for your time.

HI,
1.With SRM 7,0,can we use CCM oor MDM is the only option???
   You can use any catalogs which support SAP OCI interface.
2.Is it better to have MDM as a seperate server and enable SRM MDM catalog content?
   MDM Server(contents) and AS Java(for UI) are required. Please check the installation guide.
3.We have 2 punch out catalogs for 2 vendors.How to enable the punch out catalog links in SRM 7.0???What is the path for IMG config??
   Same as SRM 5.0. Define External Web Services.
4. We have around 20 internal supplier catalogs .Now should we upload few of the supplier catalogs and then upload rest or can we upload all the suuplier catalogs at once through IMPORT MANAGER in MDM ???What are therestrictions in terms of the no of catalogs or catalog data that can be improted and mapped ???
Yes. You can use Import Manager. No issues.
6.The backend master data such as Supplier/Porg etc.....how is that synchronised from SRM to SRM MDM catalog???Is it through some scheduled programs???
MDM Extractor is available.
7.What is the use of PI/XI in enabling SRM MDM catalog??Why is it mandatory??
Mainly for contents mapping.
8. What are the allowed file types for cataog data upload in MDM???Like it was CSV in CCM...
Any. Even for DB interface is also supported. You see all options when you run import manager.
9. Where can I find some sample catalog files for test upload?
Sample repository definition is delivered. You can manually create 1 entry by Data Manager.
10.What are the lastest SP for MDM available for integration with SRM 7.0??
You can find it SAP Service Marketplace. http://service.sap.com/swdc
11. after price changes from supplier(thru negotiation),are these price changes to be updated manually for indiavidual items/products through MDM data manager or is there any way to automate this delta update for price in MDM???
You can use contract and contract items are transfered to Catalog.
12.Also maintaining catalog data in MDM for SRM procurement will be a seprate actibity just like maintaing catalog in CCM??
Yes. Catalog is just Catalog.
Regards,
Masa

What is DB View in SAP MDM 7.1? How to create it?

Hi All,
Could you please let me know that what is DB view in SAP MDM 7.1?
I came to know that sap provides a special tool which does the creation of DB views.
Where will I get those tool details? and How to create it?
Thanks in advance,
Nirmala.
Edited by: C Nirmala on Oct 25, 2010 12:40 PM

Hello
This DB view is not part of standered shipmet. for that you need to contact SAP repsentative.
for more details you can refer below threads
DB Views in MDM
Re: MDM and Data Services Integration Scenarios - Part I: Advanced Consolidatio
Hope it helps
Rgds
Deep

Enterprise Portal - MDM - LDAP integration

We are succesfully able to integrate Portal to MDM with a trusted connection and with portal users existing in LDAP and mdm users existing in MDM console.
We also successfully integrated MDM with LDAP so that we dont have to store users in console, but manage them in LDAP. But once we did the LDAP integration, portal to MDM connection was lost saying mdm user details could not be retrieved.
Has anybody faced this issue? what key steps to taken care during MDM-LDAP integration.

Hi goerge,
When ever we integrate MDM with LDAP, we need to make a setting in MDS.ini file.
Please check the "User Identifier" setting in MDS.ini file.
Typically this should be The name of the LDAP id field which will match the value the user provides as the Username at logon.
Make the entry in MDS.ini like User Identifier = cn or SamAccountName.
If that is done, please verify other parameters corresponding to LDAP in MDS.ini as per the table 91 in Page no 291 in MDM Console referece guide.
Or refer to the SAP note 1635338 for reference which is pointing to same issue.
This should solve your problem.
Regards,
Sravan

Using Java Web Dynpro iViews to integrate with SAP MDM

Hi,
I have already SAP MDM 5.5 supplied iViews with Enterprise Portal.
These include itemDetail iView, ResultSet iView, PicklistSearch, Hiearchy Search.
Now, I am integrating Java Web Dynpro iViews with SAP MDM.
When adding the fields using object of ResultSetDefinition Class, should we use MDM Table Name or MDM Table Name Code/MDM Field Name or MDM Field Code?
I think we should use the CODE as the name as it does not contains any space while working with Java API.
Regards
Kaushik Banerjee

Hi Kaushik ,
Yes you should use the Field and Table CODE when integrating MDM with any other system using API either Java, Abap or Com api.
Actually this is one of the main use of the code in MDM .In API.
Hope It Helped
Thanks & Regards
Simona Pinto

SAP MDM == PI== SAP ECC, IDOC posting

Hi,
We are integrating SAP ECC 6.0 with SAp MDM 7.1 SP04 using PI 7.1 as a interface. Scenario is SAP MDM ==>PI==> SAp ECC. I would be creating record in ECC and will be posted in SAp ECC through PI. We will be creating Basic Data (MARA), Plant level data (MARC), Sales Level data (MVKE), and Valuation level Data (MBEW) in MDM. IDOC used is MATMAS05.
Plant level data (MARC) will activate various views in Material master like Purchasing, Sales plant general data, MRP views and accounting views...right
I donu2019t want to activate MRP view but need plant level data i.e. Plant and profit center to populate in MARC table. Means same Material Type but some Materials donu2019t have MRP view activated and some may have alongwith other plant related views.
I tried creating record without passing MRP related fields but still IDOC failed saying MRP type is mandatory. (Which means it is activating MRP view)
Do we have separate IDOC for MDM integration?? Do I need to enhance IDOC??
Warm regards,
Rc
NOTE - This is possible while manual creation as will as through BAPI.

Hi,
Have you checked MDM71_Material_Content.pdf page no 20.
3.3.2 Business Scenario: MDM710_Outbound.
You also need MDM PI content to install and run this Scenario..
Hope it helps if you go through MDM71_Material_Content.pdf
As you said, I tried creating record without passing MRP related fields but still IDOC failed saying MRP type is mandatory
Try passing any constant through PI Message Mapping to inbound IDOC (Receiving System, ECC)
Thanks and Regards,
Mandeep Saini

Need to integrate SAP MDM 5.5 with BW

Hi,
I am working on SAP MDM for last 4 months.
I don't have any knowledge of BW.
I need to integrate SAP MDM 5.5 with BW.
I have checked with SAP R/3 SAINT transaction
that MDM_TECH 555_700 is installed.
Now, I have created logical connection with MDMAPI transaction.
I have created an file named allow.ip and saved this in
C:\Configuration.
In allow.ip, I wrote the ip address of R/3 System.
I didn't create any deny.ip.
In MDS.ini , I have given location.
TrustFiles Dir=C:\configuration
Now, I have to find the OHD from BW.
I need to see how?
First of all that logical connection is not working.
There is a Connect Function module mdm_accessor_connect .
Here we have to give RFC target system.
Now I created a RFC target system.
I created a type 3 ABAP based RFC target system.
Would it be TCP/IP based system?
Here is the step where my Logical System creation failing.
How to get the OHD Connection object from BW System?
Regards
Kaushik Banerjee
Edited by: Kaushik Banerjee on Sep 22, 2008 11:33 AM

Hi ,
It is possible to transfer data directly from BI to MDM without using XI.I have worked on the same scenario.
Below is the link which will help u .
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/e01d1085-5a51-2a10-2292-b52eb7500180
But u need to take BI"s help to do so.
MDM BI Integration using ABAP API
Hope this is helpful

Business Object Data Services (BODI) without SAP MDM?

Hi,
From an architectural point of view; do you always have to use SAP MDM when you want to use the Business Object Data Services (e.g. for data validity checks when creating customers)?
Or can you use Business Object Data Services in combination with SAP ECC without MDM?
Best regards,
Marius

All Depends on your business needs.
1) As in if you want to use most effective cleansing (BODS contains inbult infor for Adderess cleansing) along with some data governance(Validation, assignments,MDM Workflow) I would say fo with BO-MDM Integration.
2) Here I am not sure via BODS - ECC you can handle ongoing maintainance , it is supreb for first time data load.
so it is better if you use ECC-BO-MDM ---> BI/ECC for smooth transition through out landscape.
3) Here also try to check the data structure compactiblity between BODS and ECC as per their version, it can also create a big impact.
Hope these points can clear many doubts
Rgds
Deep

Sap mdm or master data services from business objects ...

hi
i knew sap is acquiring business objects , but BO is having a software package called master data services , whose functions are same as sap mdm which is already available for few customers , then how sap is planning on these two procucts. are these two products going to be mixed or only one will be there in market . any body any idea ?
or . master data services is going to be an addon to sap mdm ?
akhil
Edited by: akhil k on Jan 20, 2008 2:13 AM

Hi Akhil,
Please go through these link i think they may help:
1. ttp://www50.sap.com/m1/global/bobj/le/packages/mdm.htm
2. Enterprise master data management (MDM) should always be the objective of any ... This approach extends Approach 4 by exposing master data services in the ...
http://www.b-eye-network.com/view/5051
3.Solving the SOA Data Dilemma with Master Data Services
http://www.b-eye-network.com/view/6034
Akhil, from 3rd link it looks like that this MDS( master data services) is same as MDM just the thing to be noticed is MDS term is used with SOA and MDM is an independent tool to provide MDS.
Rewards if found helpful.
Regrds,
Alok

Master Data Load to APO from SAP MDM through SAP PI

Hi SDners,
This is a Parts Master Data Solution for one of the Largest Auto Manufacturer where SAP MDM will be the central hub of all the Global and Local attributes of Parts . The subscribing system is SAP SCM APO . Please advice if there is any possibility of direct integration between APO -MDM through PI. Does PI has the standard IDOC types to communicate with APO.
Also does APO has some RFC/BAPI to do master data load for Product Master /n/sapapo/mat1
Thanks,
Prabuddha

Hi,
Check the LUWs in SM58 in source system and then execute it. Else check in BD87 and push the IDocs manually in ECC.
Thanks
Reddy
Edited by: Surendra Reddy on Feb 24, 2009 10:59 AM

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