Managing SAP Master Data
March 24, 2014

Managing SAP Master Data

Roderick (Rick) Smith | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Software Version

10.5

Modules Used

  • RUNNER for TRANSACTION

Overall Satisfaction

Import of customer price files prepared in Excel.
Master data changes to selected partners.
  • Performs the specified SAP transaction accurately
  • Applies the actual user's name to the transaction, making auditing possible
  • Provides error messages when a specific entry fails, and then continues without requiring user interaction.
  • It would be nice if it would run faster.
  • The cost of owning the Transaction license is rather high.
  • Allowed us to avoid creating Help Desk ticket for master data projects
  • Provides tool for business owner/SME to perform mass creates or changes
  • Enables rapid feedback to requestor on completion of project or errors encountered (e.g. missing Material)
  • SAP LSMW
I did not evaluate other tools for this task. The LSMW process within SAP is the alternative and this requires a developer resource.
It has become necessary for ongoing maintenance of SAP master data.
Creating pricing master data in SAP from external sources, particularly those prepared in Excel by a sales organization.