Global Master Data Sync lets you synchronise master data between your business solution and your partners, who are also the subscribers in the setup. The actions you use to manage this synchronisation are found directly on the partner card.
On the partner card you can send record data to a subscriber, but only for the data templates assigned to that partner. You assign templates through the Assigned Data Templates action and review the assigned templates through the Subscriber Data Templates action.
You can view the Blob storage files that are in the Blob storage but have not been downloaded yet. Under the additional actions you can test the Blob storage connection by uploading a test file, downloading it, and deleting it again.
Where to find the synchronisation actions in Global Master Data Sync
In Global Master Data Sync, your partners are also your subscribers. All the actions you need to manage the synchronisation sit at the top of the partner card. To get started, open the partner list, find the subscriber you want to work with, and open the partner card.
Sending record data to a subscriber
The first action is Send Record Data. This sends record data to your subscriber. It only sends data for the templates that have been assigned to that specific partner, so the partner receives exactly the data you have set up for them and nothing more.
Assigning and reviewing data templates
The Assigned Data Templates action gives you a view of the data templates that can be assigned to the partner. From here you can assign one or more templates to that partner.
The Subscriber Data Templates action shows you a list of the data templates that have already been assigned to your partner. Use this when you want to check what the partner is currently set up to receive.
Viewing Blob storage files
The View Blob Storage Files action gives you an overview of the files in the Blob storage that have not been downloaded yet. This helps you keep track of what is waiting to be processed.
Testing the Blob storage connection
Under the additional actions, you can test the Blob storage connection. This lets you confirm that everything is set up correctly before you rely on it for real data. The test gives you the following options:
- Upload a test file to the Blob storage
- Download a test file from the Blob storage
- Delete the test file from the Blob storage
Running through these steps confirms that you can upload, retrieve, and remove files, which means the connection is working as it should.
Q&A
Where do I find the synchronisation actions in Global Master Data Sync?
The actions are located at the top of the partner card. Open the partner you want to work with, since your partners are also your subscribers in Global Master Data Sync.
What does the Send Record Data action do?
It sends record data to your subscriber. It only sends data for the templates that have been assigned to that partner.
What is the difference between Assigned Data Templates and Subscriber Data Templates?
Assigned Data Templates shows the templates that can be assigned to the partner, where you can assign one or more. Subscriber Data Templates shows a list of the templates already assigned to that partner.
What does View Blob Storage Files show?
It gives you an overview of the files in the Blob storage that have not been downloaded yet.
How do I test the Blob storage connection?
Use the test action under the additional actions. You can upload a test file to the Blob storage, download a test file from it, and delete the test file again.