Exploring Master Data Associations

Objectives
After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

  • Differentiate between dependent and independent data elements.
  • Describe how data items are associated in SAP Fieldglass.

Master Data Associations

You might think that Users, Suppliers, Job Postings, and Rates are examples of foundational data. After all, transactions in SAP Fieldglass can’t occur without them. However, while they are all critical data elements for procuring, engaging, managing, and paying workers in SAP Fieldglass, they are not Master Data.

Play the video to learn about how associations to master data allow transactions to occur in SAP Fieldglass.

Job Posting Associations

Let’s say that Mavis has created a Job Posting to procure a temporary worker for an open position on her team. Associate the Master Data items to the Job Postings below.

An Application of Associations

The Master Data elements have numerous other associations as well, to ensure that all variables are accounted for in transactions.

Play the video to learn more about Master Data associations.

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