The catalog in SAP SRM provides effective master data management for spend and supplier data. With SAP SRM, you can effectively manage catalog data and integrate with business processes, as well as support complex hierarchies.

The catalog in SAP SRM enables effective master data management through:

• Master data consolidation – Perform data cleansing and de-duplication; data normalization, including categorization and taxonomy management; and interactive consolidation.
• Master data harmonization – Automate synchronization of master data information and distribution capabilities.
• Centralized master data management – Create central data and conduct ongoing data quality checks.
• Product content management – Implement powerful capabilities for loading, aggregating, and searching product data and supporting intelligent image management and Web/print publishing.
• Global data synchronization – Exchange trade item data with retailers via data hubs.