Introduction to API validations

In the DQC Platform, API-based validations enable real-time data quality checks in operational systems such as S/4HANA, Salesforce, and others. This ensures high data quality directly at the point of entry—before the data enters downstream processes.

Key characteristics

1. Background Operation
   API validations run silently in the background, ensuring a seamless user experience while enforcing quality standards.

2. Real-Time Feedback
   Users are notified immediately if the entered data violates any active rule—helping prevent bad data from being saved.

3. Seamless Integration
   The DQC Platform offers flexible and easy integration options into enterprise systems like Salesforce, SAP, or any custom tool that supports API calls.

Use case example

Imagine a user entering a new contract in SAP. With API validation enabled, the system checks in real time whether the Contract Number is present and valid. If not, a warning is shown immediately—before the user can proceed.

Notes

• API-based validation ensures data quality before it reaches your databases or BI tools

• Validations can return different types of responses (e.g., error, warning, or info)

• Integration works via REST API with simple JSON payloads

• Learn more: User Management and Access Rights, Setting up a mission