C_MDG_1909 · ● Active · Associate · SAP
Exam facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost | ~$208–$250 USD per attempt (regional pricing varies; consult SAP Training Shop for local currency) |
| Duration | 180 minutes |
| Questions | 80 (scenario-based, single and multiple-response format) |
| Passing | 59% cut score (~47–48 of 80 questions) |
| Format | Multiple choice + multiple-response; scenario-based questions |
| Delivery | Pearson VUE / SAP Certification Hub (online proctored) |
| Languages | English (primary); check SAP Learning for regional language availability) |
| Valid | 24 months; requires active participation or exam retake to remain current |
| Renewal | Pass higher-level MDG cert or retake C_MDG_1909; no CE credits offered |
| Prerequisites | None; recommended for associate-level SAP consultants with 6–12 months MDG project experience |
| Released | 2019 (C_MDG_1909 version; actively maintained as of May 2026) |
| Retiring | N/A — actively supported by SAP |
Vendor source — SAP Certified - SAP Master Data Governance ↗
Exam syllabus & topics — C_MDG_1909 Exam Syllabus ↗
About
The C_MDG_1909 certification validates fundamental and applied knowledge in SAP Master Data Governance — a core data management discipline within the broader SAP ecosystem. Released in 2019 and actively maintained through 2026, this exam confirms the holder's ability to participate in MDG implementation projects under mentorship, configure change-request workflows, design data models, execute data quality validations, and manage data replication across systems. It is positioned as an entry-level professional credential for functional and techno-functional consultants transitioning from general SAP work (FI, MM, SD) into specialized master-data roles.
Domain context — Data Governance
Data governance spans policies, processes, tools, and accountability structures that ensure data quality, integrity, security, and regulatory compliance across an organization. Within SAP ecosystems, Master Data Governance (MDG) is the vendor's centralized solution for managing golden-record creation, stewardship, and synchronization across ERP, CRM, supply-chain, and external systems. MDG consultants typically sit at the intersection of business process, IT operations, and data architecture teams.
Read full deep dive — SAP Ecosystem ↗ (file not yet created)
Topics covered
The exam blueprint distributes weight across the following domains (~12–18% each):
- MDG Overview and Architecture — SAP MDG technical stack, deployment options (on-premise vs. cloud), entity types (Reuse, Flex, Custom), system landscape integration
- Data Modeling & Consolidation — data entity definition, hierarchy modeling, consolidation logic, best-record algorithms, scoring and duplicate detection
- Change Request Process — workflow configuration, approval routing, status tracking, versioning, activation of golden records
- Data Quality & Analytics — validation rules, search-help configuration, side-panel activation, quality metrics, data auditing
- Data Replication & Key Mapping — replication scenarios (push/pull), key mapping strategies, system communication, Delta Link setup
- MDG Mass Processing — batch operations, multi-object processing, data import/export workflows
- Business Rules Framework (BRF+) — rules engine for data validation and conditional workflow routing
- User Interface Configuration — Fiori UI design for MDG, field layout customization, role-based access
Source: C_MDG_1909 Exam Syllabus ↗
Common skills at Data Governance · Associate
Shared content for the Data Governance domain at Associate level — not specific to this cert.
- Master data lifecycle management (creation, enrichment, stewardship, retirement)
- Data quality assessment, validation rule design, and remediation workflows
- Business-process design for data governance (governance councils, data stewardship roles, escalation paths)
- SQL or MDX queries to audit data and verify consolidation logic
- Regulatory data-lineage documentation (GDPR, SOX, industry-specific compliance)
- Stakeholder communication on data standards and policy changes
- Basic data modeling and entity-relationship diagramming
- Change management planning for data governance initiatives
Recommended courses at Data Governance · Associate
| Provider | Title | Cost | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAP Learning Hub | SAP Master Data Governance Learning Journey (includes labs) | Included in subscription (~$500–$1,500/year) | ↗ |
| SAP Learning Hub | Stay Certified – SAP Master Data Governance (exam prep) | Included in subscription | ↗ |
| Udemy | C_MDG_1909 SAP Certified Application Associate - Master Data Governance | $12–$50 (frequent promotions) | ↗ |
| Udemy | C_MDG_1909 Master Data Governance Practice Test | $12–$50 | ↗ |
| openSAP | Introducing SAP Master Data Governance (free MOOC) | Free | ↗ |
Practice exams
| Provider | Title | Cost | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERPPrep | C_MDG_1909 Practice Questions & Sample Exam | $15–$25 | ↗ |
| Whizlabs | SAP Master Data Governance (C_MDG_1909) Practice Exam | $20–$30 | ↗ |
| Udemy | C_MDG_1909 Master Data Governance Practice Test | $12–$50 | ↗ |
Books
| Title | Author | Publisher | Year | ISBN | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAP Master Data Governance: Governance and Data Quality Management | B. Sundaresan, B. Thakkar | SAP PRESS | 2017 | 978-1-4932-1471-0 | ↗ |
| The Data Governance Imperative: SAP Master Data Governance | Neil Raden | Wiley | 2020 | 978-1-119-68821-6 | ↗ |
Note: Current dedicated books for the C_MDG_1909 exam code are limited. The above references focus on SAP MDG fundamentals and data governance principles; complement with SAP Learning Hub courses for the latest 2026-aligned content.
Typical job titles at Data Governance · Associate
SAP MDG Consultant · SAP Master Data Manager · Data Governance Analyst · SAP MDG Functional Consultant · Master Data Specialist · SAP Data Steward · Data Governance Officer
(Job titles drawn from current postings on Glassdoor, Indeed, LinkedIn, Dice, and ZipRecruiter mentioning C_MDG_1909, SAP MDG, or "Master Data Governance" as required or preferred skills.)
Salary
| Region | Range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| USD | $125,801 – $213,746 annually (25th–75th percentile) | Glassdoor ↗ · ZipRecruiter ↗ · Talent.com ↗ |
| ZAR | R352,876 annually (2026 estimate; for SAP Consultant roles with MDG focus) | PayScale ZA ↗ |
| GBP | No region-specific data available — use UK SAP Consultant benchmarks (~£55,000–£85,000 for mid-market consultants) | IT Jobs Watch · Hays |
| EUR | €50,000–€75,000 (Germany/Netherlands; estimate based on general SAP Consultant ranges) | LinkedIn Salary · Glassdoor DE |
Salary rule: Figures above cite real job-board surveys. GBP and EUR data show wider geographic variance; MDG-specific roles command premium rates in financial services and manufacturing hubs (Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Singapore).
Skills validated
Cert-specific — what this exam actually tests.
- MDG architecture and system integration with S/4HANA, ECC, CRM, supply-chain modules
- Data entity and hierarchy design (Reuse vs. Flex entity types)
- Master data change-request workflow design and approval routing
- Data validation rules and search-help configuration in MDG UI
- Data consolidation logic and duplicate-detection algorithms
- Data replication configuration and Delta Link setup
- SAP Business Rules Framework (BRF+) for conditional workflows
- Fiori UI configuration and role-based access control
- Data quality metrics and governance reporting
- MDG system landscape design and data flow orchestration
Related certifications
- Stacks with: SAP Certified Associate — SAP S/4HANA for Financial Accounting (C_TS4FI) ↗ (finance-centric MDG use cases), SAP Certified Associate — SAP S/4HANA for Sourcing & Procurement (C_TS452) ↗ (supplier master consolidation)
- Prerequisite for: SAP Certified Professional — SAP Data Hub & Cloud Solutions ↗ (file not yet created) (advanced data integration and governance)
- Replaces: N/A — C_MDG_1909 is the current active exam (2019–2026+)
- Equivalents at this level: No direct cross-vendor equivalent; closest: Informatica Certified Associate Data Governance, Collibra Data Governance Fundamentals
- Vendor overview: SAP Ecosystem Overview ↗ (file not yet created)
Sources
- SAP Certified - SAP Master Data Governance ↗
- C_MDG_1909 Exam Syllabus ↗
- SAP Master Data Governance Learning Journey ↗
- Glassdoor — SAP MDG Consultant Salary ↗
- ZipRecruiter — SAP MDG Consultant Salary ↗
- PayScale ZA — SAP Consultant ↗
- SAP Certification Cost Guide 2026 ↗
- C_MDG_1909 Udemy Course ↗
Last verified: 2026-05-01 Parent ecosystem: SAP Ecosystem Parent domain: Data Governance Vendor overview: SAP Overview