
The overall architecture of the supplier management solution post implementation would look like below. SAP MDG-S being the only solution for integrating Ariba SLP to multiple ERPs, is also a perfect ‘fit gap’ for data migration.

There is currently no tool to facilitate the migration with this organization.īased on customer requirements, a tool is designed to exploit capabilities of MDG. The key is to address all 3 important aspects of data migration as shown below. There are 2 different types of supplier related data which are in the scope.

The organization is looking to efficiently migrate the existing supplier master data from its legacy MDM and/or ERP systems and non-SAP systems to the newly implemented supplier management solution (viz. The current architecture employs a MDM system connected to multiple ERP systems for managing the supplier master data. The Ariba SLP needs to connect to multiple ERPs(S4HANA and ECC) and non-SAP systems as data source for suppliers. Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance).

The platform also connects businesses to the Ariba Network, a digital marketplace that enables buyers and suppliers to collaborate on transactions and discover new business opportunities.An organization is in the process of implementing a new supplier management solution (viz. SAP Ariba integrates with SAP S/4 HANA to centralizes all spending and financial information for further spend analysis. End-to-end spend management capabilities help businesses make more informed sourcing decisions, cut costs and risks, automate invoice capture/approval workflows, and provide suppliers payment visibility. With SAP Ariba intelligent spend management solutions, businesses can incorporate comprehensive transaction data and connect business processes to reduce transactional spending and guide employees to buy from the right suppliers, effectively helping businesses manage costs and payments. SAP Ariba offers spend management, supplier management, sourcing, procurement, and financial supply chain solutions that aid in payables automation, contract lifecycle management, vendor management, supplier risk management, and more. Focused on streamlining source-to-pay operational processes, SAP Ariba provides e-procurement and supply chain management solutions that enable growing, medium-sized, and large companies to achieve end-to-end digital transformation.
