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Product Information Management- Master Company Option

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What is purpose of Master Company option in PIM parameters. (PFA image) 

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  • Nikhil More Profile Picture
    167 on at
    RE: Product Information Management- Master Company Option

    Great, Thank You So Much Sir.

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    Siv Sagar Profile Picture
    3,836 Super User 2025 Season 1 on at
    RE: Product Information Management- Master Company Option

    Hi Nikhil,

    In Dynamics 365 F&O, the Master Company is typically a legal entity that acts as the main source of data for shared data across multiple legal entities within an organization. It is commonly used in scenarios where companies have multiple legal entities that operate with similar products or require centralized control over certain aspects of product data management.

    The Master Company option in PIM parameters allows you to designate a specific legal entity as the master for product data management. When enabled, the Master Company configuration provides a centralized location for creating and maintaining product information, such as item records, prices, descriptions, and attributes.

    By leveraging the Master Company functionality, organizations can streamline product data management processes and ensure consistency across legal entities. It enables you to maintain a single source of truth for product-related information, reducing redundancies and improving data accuracy. Changes made to product data in the Master Company can be propagated to other legal entities, helping to maintain data integrity throughout the system.

    Additionally, the Master Company option simplifies tasks such as pricing updates, product launches, and attribute management by providing a central hub for managing these activities.

    It's important to note that the Master Company feature requires proper configuration and setup, including establishing data sharing rules between legal entities and defining the data synchronization processes.

    Overall, the Master Company option in PIM parameters within Dynamics 365 F&O provides a mechanism to centrally manage and distribute product data across multiple legal entities, promoting efficiency and consistency in product information management.

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