In an SAP Central Finance architecture, the harmonization of master data is a core activity performed within the target system. The mapping of cost objects, such as internal orders, from various source systems to a unified structure is configured and maintained directly in the Central Finance system. This is managed through specific Customizing activities in the Implementation Guide (IMG) or via dedicated Fiori applications. The Central Finance system contains the mapping rules and tables that are applied during the replication process to translate source system identifiers into the corresponding master data identifiers in the central system, ensuring data consistency.

A. Source system: The source system is unaware of the target landscape's master data; mapping is a central harmonization task, not a source system function.

B. SAP Master Data Governance system: While MDG is used for governing master data creation and changes, the specific replication mapping logic and tables are maintained in the Central Finance system.

D. SAP System Landscape Transformation (SLT): SLT is the technical data replication middleware; it transfers data but does not store or define the business-level mapping rules.

1. SAP Help Portal

SAP S/4HANA 2023

Central Finance: In the "Configuration for Central Finance" guide

the section on "Mapping" states

"You define mapping in your Central Finance system to transform master data from a source system to master data in the Central Finance system." This explicitly includes cost objects.

2. SAP Learning Hub

Course S4F04 (Central Finance in SAP S/4HANA): Unit "Master Data Governance and Mapping

" Lesson "Configuring Mapping." This lesson details the configuration steps for value mapping which are executed in the Central Finance system's IMG (transaction SPRO).

3. SAP Note 2184567 - Central Finance: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): This note clarifies common architectural questions. In the section addressing master data

it confirms that mapping definitions and logic are configured and reside within the Central Finance system itself.