FAQ: Master Data Load Sequence

The table below shows a generic master data load sequence.

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Master data	Where used
Finance data: chart of accounts, g/l accounts cost centres, profit centres, activity types, settlement, etc.	Most master data objects
Configuration data: ensure your system is configured correctly for your business processes	Most master data objects
Classes/characteristics	Equipment, functional locations, work centres, materials, task lists, etc.
Inspection characteristics	Task lists, order operations
Master Warranties	Equipment
Permits	Equipment, functional locations, orders
Partners	Equipment, functional locations, orders, notifications
Documents	Equipment, functional locations
HR masters	Work Centres
Work centres	Equipment, functional locations, orders, notifications
Materials	Equipment, functional locations, orders, notifications, BOMs
Functional locations	Orders, notifications, Task Lists, BOMs, maintenance items
Equipment (serial numbers)	Orders, notifications, Task Lists, BOMs, maintenance items
Measurement points	Equipment, functional locations
PRTs (equipment, material, etc.)
BOMs	Equipment, functional locations
Task Lists	Equipment, functional locations, orders
Maintenance items/plans
Maintenance plan schedule
Historical orders (if required)
Historical notifications (if required)
Historical Measurement documents (if required)
Services for Object Attachments	Equipment, functional locations, orders, notifications, plans, task lists