What Is ADS?
ADS is a pre-developed, pre-tested framework layered on top of the SAP MDG application layer. It uses the SAP MDG framework to remain compliant with SAP MDG upgrades while containing ready-to-use templates for all standard objects and business processes. The result: implementations that are 40% faster at 60% lower cost versus traditional approaches.
ADS Modules
ADS for MDGM
Material Master governance — create, change, extend, mass change, block/unblock, and mark for deletion workflows.
ADS for MDGBP
Business Partner governance — centralized governance for customer, vendor, and supplier master data.
ADS for MDGC
Customer Master governance — streamlined customer data creation and maintenance with business rule enforcement.
ADS for MDGS
Supplier/Vendor Master governance — governed workflows for supplier onboarding and lifecycle management.
ADS for MDG EAM
Equipment and asset governance — structured maintenance of equipment master data with classification support.
ADS Core Capabilities
Dynamic Workflow Routing
Approval workflows auto-route based on material type, organizational unit, region, and custom business rules using BRF+. No ABAP required.
Simplified UI & Field Properties
Table-driven UI control determines field visibility, editability, and mandatory status per change request type — no custom UI development needed.
Automated Data Population & Derivations
Pre-fill fields based on configurable rules and templates. Default values, derivations, and cross-field validations driven by configuration tables.
Classification Properties
Manage class assignments, characteristics, and values within the governance framework — integrated with CCGO and GOCO workflows.
Variant Material Support
Full governance for configurable materials — variant creation, maintenance, and lifecycle management within ADS workflows.
All Change Request Types
Create, Change, Extend, Mass Change, Block/Unblock, and Mark for Deletion — all pre-configured and ready to deploy.
8 Benefits of ADS
Pre-Developed Framework
Ready to deploy, not built from scratch
No-Code for Common Scenarios
Configuration replaces ABAP development
Faster Timelines
7-10 months vs 12-18 traditional
Table-Driven
Business rules managed in config tables
Lean Staffing
4-6 consultants instead of 8-12
Lower Risk
Pre-tested across real enterprise scenarios
60% Cost Reduction
Less development, fewer resources, shorter timeline
All MDG Modules
Material, BP, Customer, Supplier, EAM
ADS vs Standard MDG Implementation
| Standard MDG | With ADS | |
|---|---|---|
| Timeline | 12-18 months | 7-10 months |
| Development Approach | Heavy custom ABAP | No-code / table-driven |
| Team Size | 8-12 consultants | 4-6 consultants |
| Risk Level | High — custom code risk | Low — pre-tested framework |
| SAP Upgrade Compliant | Requires remediation | Uses SAP standard framework |
| Cost | $$$ | 60% less |