Master data framework

US7318200B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SAP AG · DE

Inventors

• Thomas Maur · Neuwied, DE
• Michael Hladik · Walldorf, DE
• Markus Roeckelein · Angelbachtal, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 9, 2004
• Grant date: Jan 8, 2008
• Expiry date: Jan 25, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06Q10/10
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

A system for organizing data is provided that includes a default template library and a universe of fields, each of the fields selectable by a user to apply to a particular modifiable template. The default template library includes a plurality of modifiable templates adapted to describe financial transactions. The system may further includes a processor adapted to relate business data according to a plurality of relations established by the particular modifiable template. The template relates the subset of fields to describe a financial transaction. A method is provided for structuring financial data in a database of transactions that includes selecting a template of a transaction and selecting at least one field for the financial data from a set of fields associated with the template to form a customized template. The customized template describes a relationship between the financial data.