SDM turns an overwhelming exception backlog into a sprint-based programme — with clear ownership, deadlines, and progress tracking that compounds over time.
SDM enhances the standard SAP screen — it doesn’t replace it. Your stewards see exactly what they’re responsible for, with governance controls surfaced right where they work.
Exception identification
SDM's automated monitoring identifies poor-quality records against your configured rules, flagging them as exceptions before they cause downstream problems.
Sprint scope and assignment
The Master Data Manager defines the sprint scope and SDM auto-assigns exceptions to the relevant stewards based on field ownership.
Steward-led resolution
Each steward works from their personal worklist. SDM provides smart suggestions and mass update tools to make resolution efficient.
Progress tracking and reporting
Completion rates are visible in real time. At sprint close, the exception trend is recorded, showing quality improvement over successive cycles.
CAPABILITIES
Tools that make cleansing sustainable.
Auto-assigned worklists
No manual triage. Exceptions are automatically routed to the steward who owns that field, ready when they log in.
Smart suggestions
Where the business rules allow derivation, SDM suggests the correct value, reducing the manual lookup burden on stewards.
Mass update
When a systemic error affects many records, stewards can correct them in bulk rather than one at a time, without leaving SAP.
Sprint trend reporting
Each sprint's exception count is recorded. Over time, the trend line shows whether governance is improving or not.
How big is your exception backlog?
In a Proof of Value, we run SDM’s exception analysis against a real object in your SAP system — so you get an accurate picture of your current quality exposure before committing.