MKX data cleanser and migrator

SAP S/4 HANA and SAP ECC compatible

    MKX differentiates itself with a unique user experience for managing EAM and SCM master data. Designed to simplify difficult master data cleansing tasks. Whether you want to enhance BOM's or optimize your maintenance plans, MKX is a specialized single domain master data solution.

    Upgrade your master data with MKX's visual display and editing features. Gain insights into data deficiencies which would be hard to spot in Excel or SAP. Used as a migration tool and during data sustainment phases, MKX has been trusted by master data practitioners since 2015 as a tool to cleanse and verify their master data.

    Simple, value-for-money, enterprise-wide flat fee licensing. SAP S/4 HANA ready

    Contact us today to see how MKX can address data quality in your organization.

Product Features

MKX puts the business user in the driving seat with a simple intuitive GUI

Responsive user interface
  • Flexible screens allow for one-click regeneration based on meta data changes
  • Structure builder shows an integrated view of assets and maintenance plans with "bread-crumbing" to navigate to sub-objects
  • Edit data directly in the Structure builder, including drag-and-drop behaviours and quick edits for rapid structure builds
  • Manage SCM master data such as Contracts, purchase info records and vendors
  • Standard approval workflows and a configurable workflow engine
    • MKX Structure Builder
    MKX Workflow
    MKX PM Schedule
    Maintenance plan optimization
  • Visualize maintenance plans on a long term scheduling board for plan start date optimization
  • Implement rules for automated maintenance plan creation
  • Mass copy of plans and items
  • Edit Maintenance plans directly from structure builder
    • Google map integration

    Visualize point or linear assets in Google Maps.


    Technical overview

    MKX can handle large volumes of data in a secure environment

    Cloud hosted application and database
  • Store all EAM and SCM master data in a dedicated cloud database, accessible via a web browser
  • Referential integrity ensures that data cross reference checks are enforced
  • Backup and disaster recovery measures are implemented at application and database level
  • Data protection against deletion based on organization fields such as plant
    • Access control and role definitions
  • Deploy MKX on secure on-premise or cloud-hosted servers. Role-based access limits data and menu options, with guest accounts for general display access.
  • Authorize users as plant level for update authorization.
  • User group authorizations are also aligned to workflow approvals.
    • Multi tenant support
  • Setup different staging areas which will be isolated environments (similar to clients in SAP).
    • SAP integration and loads
  • RFC (Remote function call) interface for direct SAP table reads of all master data related customizing
  • Data extractors for all core SAP master data objects using t.code SE16N table dumps
  • Delta processing ensures that SAP updates are also updated in MKX using file dumps or RFC reads
  • Generate load files for S4 (Migration cockpit) or ECC instances (IBIP/LSMW)
  • Use direct RFC calls to SAP for master data updates
    • High performance data import/export
  • Import from various text file formats and Excel, including complex imports for multi-table data objects.
  • Export to various load formats, suitable for ECC or S4 loads.
  • Generate import file templates from sample or actual data.
    • Input/Output Mapping
  • Define field and value mappings for input and output conversions.
  • Define field and value mappings for input and output conversions.
    • Validation rules
  • Validation rules are implemented in a specific customer module and are applied in direct updates and background validations
  • Switch validations on or off, dependent on the stage of migration or governance
  • Import data from Excel and run validations in background as a follow-on process
    • SQL query console

    Access a web-based query console for database administration and query execution, alongside standard ODBC access.

    Transactional data updates

    Ensure data integrity during governance with transactional updates, committing only when all table updates succeed, validated by business rules.

    Change logging
  • All table updates are logged in a centralized log table
  • Direct structure updates, inlcuding drag and drop actions are also logged and can be replayed
  • Trigger workflows from logged changes
    • Binary data storage

    Store documents like PDFs in a separate document vault, with support for offline collection and server synchronization.

    Standard master data objects

    MKX supports a comprehensive set of SAP master data objects, with administrative access to extend tables as needed.

    MKX includes predefined SAP data dictionary integration to ensure field alignment and supports the following standard master data objects:

    Functional Location
    Equipment
    BOM
    Material (A, B, and C Segments)
    Task List
    Maintenance Item (Including Object List)
    Maintenance Plan
    Measuring Point
    PRT
    DMS Documents
    Notifications
    Work Order (All Data Segments)
    Main SAP Configuration Tables
    Vendor masters
    Contracts
    Purchase info records
    Source lists
    Service masters

    Project Implementation and Pricing

    Project Implementation

    MKX has been successfully implemented globally to support S/4 HANA migrations. Whether for greenfield or brownfield projects, the following stages ensure a smooth implementation:

    • Installation
    • Training
    • Design and Data Modeling
    • Build
    • Run
    • Sustain and Govern

    For clients with established ERP systems and well-documented requirements, the process is significantly expedited, as much of the initial effort focuses on master data design and modeling.

    Pricing

    MKX’s pricing combines a licensing component with consulting hours, tailored to the number of master data objects and fields implemented. Offered as a flat-fee monthly SaaS subscription, it includes active support and maintenance with no upfront costs, ensuring competitive and accessible pricing.

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