Collaboratively improving SAP data management tools
In 2015 we founded the SAP MDG Focus Group so that CC CDQ members could discuss together which challenges they have with SAP MDG. We wanted to create the opportunity for several companies to first exchange whether they have the same questions and then share their feedback with SAP MDG Product Management. Of course, it is easier for SAP to work with concrete use cases and clear requirements. The members of the community benefit from the fact that requirements which are jointly prioritized by multiple companies are weighted differently by SAP than if they came from a single company.
In addition, the members of the SAP MDG Focus Group enjoy exchanging ideas with like-minded people and discussing SAP MDG best practices during breaks.
Topics of the CDQ's SAP MDG Focus Group 2026
The defined topics for 2026 are discussed in the form of breakout sessions over the course of two workshops.
SAP regularly gives a status update on these topics and on new features and releases.
Besides our strategic topic 1: AI in MDG and strategic topic 2: SAP MDG in the context of BDC data products and intelligent apps, we defined the following topics for 2026:
- Managing not harmonized systems with a global MDG system
- Cloud-ready mode – close the gaps and simple process implementation
- Upgrade MDG / S/4 HANA to release 2025
- Role of MDG for Business AI
- Federation concept in MDG
- MDC: CDQ integration
Tackle SAP challenges collaboratively
We wanted to give several companies a chance to first exchange whether they have same questions and then jointly share collected feedback with SAP MDG Product Management. As a result, we started SAP MDG Focus Group to bring together professionals dealing with similar challenges.
Operating since 2015, we were able to establish a solid relationship with SAP. Join us to share best practices, collaboratively prioritize requirements for SAP MDG and exchange ideas.
SAP MDG Focus Group Lead
Head of Knowledge Management, CDQ
Benefits of a CDQ's SAP Focus Group Membership
SAP data management tools improvements:
- Share feedback with SAP Product Management
- Jointly prioritize requirements for the product roadmap
Status updates:
- Be the first to learn about release updates from SAP
- Understand how the group's requirements were addressed in recent releases
Exchange network:
- Discuss challenges in using and implementing SAP data management tools
- Exchange best practices with peers
SAP MDG Focus Group members
How can we become a member of CDQ's SAP Focus Group?
Members should already be actively working with SAP data management tools. They should be willing to actively participate and to prepare and coordinate topics. They should have the desire to exchange ideas and to collaborate on the improvement of SAP data management tools.A signed Feedback Agreement (FBA) with SAP should be available or signed. Participation is free for CC CDQ members. CC CDQ members may also participate if they have not yet implemented SAP data management tools.
If you are interested in becoming part of the group, please contact us!