01 What happened
In September 2026, a leading retail group went live with SAP MDG Cloud Ready Mode in full production, replacing a legacy system. The project, supported by an SAP Trusted Advisor, deployed the newest MDG innovation mode focused on the latest SAP stack and Clean Core.
02 Key details
- A leading retail group went live in September 2026 with SAP MDG Cloud Ready Mode in full production, replacing a legacy system. The customer is among early adopters.
- The implementation uses Flexible Data Provider Integration (version 2025) for native Dun & Bradstreet enrichment within MDG, eliminating custom interfaces.
- DQM derivations automatically populate default values via business rules; results appear as a task in the requestor's SAP BTP inbox after a small enhancement.
- MDG was co-deployed on the existing S/4HANA system, keeping the landscape clean and reducing TCO compared to a standalone setup, per the SAP-side author.
- The customer will showcase this MDG Cloud Ready Mode project at the DSAG Annual Congress 2026; the author notes the mode is production-ready and more flexible than many assume.
03 Why it matters
The project shows a real-world production deployment of SAP MDG Cloud Ready Mode with native D&B enrichment and co-deployment, providing a reference for organizations evaluating Clean Core strategies.
04 Who it matters to
SAP MDG architects, master Data Management leaders, SAP Basis consultants and integration consultants.
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