Data Quality Management in ERP Systems – Accounting Case

ERP systems process data obtained from heterogeneous sources and therefore the data are characterized by different quality. In order to effectively support management, ERP systems must be based on high-quality data. This is a prerequisite for making decisions within the company. The aim of this paper is to analyse the problems of data quality management in ERP systems and its main contribution is to develop procedures for data quality management in data processing, especially accounting data. The basic outcome of the conducted research is the systematization of the knowledge concerning the data allowing for making quick and effective economic decisions. Based on the results of the research it was concluded that a large number of data control procedures embedded in the ERP allows for ensuring appropriate data quality.