Set up master data entity

Use a master data entity to define:

• Which table holds master data.

• Who sends this master data.

• Where you send this master data to.

• How you select the right master record.

This topic explains the basic setup of a master data entity.

Steps

1. Click Master data management - Setup.

2. On the Master data entities tab, click New.

3. Sub-task: Define general settings.

   1. In the Master data type ID field, type a value.

   2. Select the table that has the master data. For example, if customer groups are master data, select the CustGroup table.

      In the Record table field, enter or select a value.

   3. In the Identification Field name field, enter or select a value.

   4. In the Master inbox display Field name field, enter or select a value.

   5. In the Display method field, enter or select a value.

4. Sub-task: Define Handler.

   1. In the Custom section, in the Handler field, enter or select a value.

      Note

      Currently, one predefined handler is available: BisMdmHandlerStandard

5. You can run the staging message directly after the data is received in the staging journal.

   Select the Execute staging check box.

6. Close the page.