Which data load format is supported by SAP MDG for uploading source records?

SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) supports specific data load formats for uploading source records, and one of the primary formats is CSV or XLSX. CSV (Comma-Separated Values) and XLSX (Excel Spreadsheet) formats are widely used because of their simplicity and ease of use for handling tabular data. These formats enable users to organize data in a structured way that aligns with the needs of MDG for importing mass data efficiently.

The support for these formats allows users to leverage common spreadsheet tools for data preparation, which is a significant benefit for users who may be less familiar with more complex file types. This makes it practical for users across various business functions to contribute to the data governance process by preparing their data accordingly before it is uploaded into the system.

While other formats like XML and JSON have their use cases in data interchange and APIs, they are not typically used as primary formats for directly uploading mass data records into SAP MDG. YAML, being more often used for configuration rather than for data loading in enterprise applications, is also not recognized as a standard format for this process in SAP MDG. Thus, CSV or XLSX stands out as the supported format for uploading source records in SAP MDG.