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title: "Set up master data entity"
slug: "set-up-master-data-entity"
tags: ["Task topic"]
updated: 2026-03-20T10:58:15Z
published: 2026-03-20T17:44:40Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/set-up-master-data-entity"
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# 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]
> **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.

## Related

- [Set up master data entities](/set-up-master-data-entities.md)