Dynamic Master Data Attribute Ownership in Hybrid MDM
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Solution Overview
Problem
Enterprises face challenges in managing ownership of attributes in hybrid Master Data Management (MDM) systems, particularly during transitions from virtual to physical MDM implementations, where existing systems require predefined ownership information for all attributes and lack dynamic creation and ownership of supplemental attributes.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method in a hybrid MDM system that receives a persistent modification request, determines if a preexisting master record exists, and adds a new master data attribute with associated ownership information if none exists, allowing for dynamic creation and central ownership to facilitate a transition towards a physical API-based system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If hybrid MDM systems use predefined ownership information for all attributes, then system stability and data consistency are maintained, but system flexibility and adaptability to new attributes are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic attribute ownership by allowing the MDM system to automatically assign ownership (central or virtual) to new attributes at runtime based on modification requests, rather than requiring all ownership definitions to be predefined. This enables the system to adapt to new attributes dynamically while maintaining data consistency through automated ownership determination rules.
2Device complexity
If MDM systems require all attributes to have predefined ownership, then ownership management is simplified, but design-time burden and system complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables the MDM system to automatically determine and assign ownership for new attributes without requiring manual predefined configuration. When a new attribute is encountered, the system autonomously evaluates modification requests and assigns appropriate ownership (central or virtual) based on established rules, eliminating the need for manual ownership definition for every possible attribute.
3Adaptability or versatility
If hybrid MDM systems allow seamless movement of master data entities between virtual and physical representations, then system versatility improves, but managing attribute ownership becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic attribute ownership by allowing the MDM system to automatically assign ownership (central or virtual) to new attributes at runtime based on modification requests, rather than requiring all ownership definitions to be predefined. This enables the system to adapt to new attributes dynamically while maintaining data consistency through automated ownership determination rules.
Data Source
AI summary
A computer-implemented method includes, in a master data management system, receiving a persistent modification request affecting a master data attribute, determining that no preexisting master record exists in the master data management system for the master data attribute, and, responsive to determining that no preexisting master record exists for the master data attribute, adding a new master data attribute and associated new ownership information for the master data attribute to the master data management system, based on the persistent modification request. A corresponding computer program product and computer system are also disclosed.