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What is Master Data?

Data stored in SAP R/3 is categorized as

1. Master Data and
2. Transactional Data.

• Master data – Data that is created centrally and it is valid for all applications. It remains constant over the time but we need to update it on regular basis. For Example: Vendor is a type of master data that is used for creating purchase orders or contracts.
• Transactional data – Data that is associated with processing of business transaction is Transactional data.

Master data is the core data that is used as a base for any transaction. If you are producing, transferring stock, selling, purchasing, doing physical inventory, whatever your activity may be, it requires certain master data to be maintained.

Example of Master Data

• Material master data
• Customer master data
• Vendor master data
• Pricing/conditions master data
• Warehouse management master data (storage bin master data)