What is an advantage of having SAP Master Data Governance deployed as a hub system?

Having SAP Master Data Governance deployed as a hub system offers significant advantages in terms of flexibility with mapping. When deployed as a central hub, the system can aggregate master data from various source systems, allowing for the comprehensive management and harmonization of data across the organization. This centralization facilitates enhanced configuration of data mappings, ensuring that data can be transformed and utilized in alignment with the specific needs of different business units or applications.

Flexibility with mapping is particularly beneficial because it allows organizations to easily adapt their data governance rules and transformations as their business processes evolve or as new source systems are integrated. This adaptability is crucial in today’s rapidly changing business environment, where organizations might need to frequently revise their data management practices to stay competitive.

While reduced data redundancy, improved user interface, and lower operational costs can be perceived benefits in various contexts, they are not the primary or most direct advantage of the hub deployment configuration, which specifically shines in its capacity to offer flexibility in mapping across diverse data sources and structures.