Patent ID: 9128768
Filing Date: 2015-09-08
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method for managing master data, comprising: receiving a first message from a first client by a server that is part of a cloud based Master Data Management (MDM) service that is used to manage master data including changes to the master data for a plurality of clients, wherein the first message includes a first operation to be performed that relates to management of master data that is managed by the cloud based MDM service; determining that the first operation to be performed in the first message received from the first client is associated with a first workflow based on the first operation in the first message identifying the first workflow; receiving a second message from a second client by the server, wherein the second message includes a second operation to be performed that relates to the management of master data that is managed by the cloud based MDM service; determining that the second operation in the second message is associated with a second workflow based on the second message identifying the second workflow; accessing, via the MDM service, the first workflow associated with the first client, wherein the first workflow is a sequence of blocks that perform actions for managing master data; determining whether the first operation to be performed in the first message is valid; when the first operation to be performed in the first message is valid, performing the first operation; and providing a notification when the first operation is performed.