FDM Maintenance Manager
Digitize and Automate Your FDM Changes - Inside Workday
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Manual Foundation Data Model (FDM) changes slow down your close, increase error risk, and create audit headaches you do not have time for.
FDM Maintenance Manager is a Built on Workday app that brings FDM updates into Workday, where they belong. No more disconnected forms, email approvals, or spreadsheet-driven chaos. Just clean, auditable, Workday-native FDM governance.
A Built on Workday app designed for Finance & HR teams that are ready to digitize their FDM changes.
What Does the App Do?
Automated FDM Component Creation
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Once approved, FDM components are created directly in Workday with no re-keying
Guided, Dynamic Request Forms
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Configurable request forms that adapt based on the type of FDM change
Real-Time Validation & Error Prevention
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Validate requests before they hit the FDM
Full Audit History & Reporting
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Track the complete lifecycle of FDM changes
Native Approvals & Routing
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Use Workday’s own business process framework
How it Works
FDM Maintenance Manager
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1. Request
End users submit FDM changes through a guided, Workday-native form (no more spreadsheets).
2. Validate
The app checks completeness, hierarchies and existing structures in real time.
3. Approve
Workday business processes handle routing and approvals with full visibility and notifications.
4. Create
Approved FDM components are created automatically in Workday, accurately and consistently.
5. Audit
All activity is logged and reportable for audit, compliance.
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What FDM Maintenance Manager Delivers
FDM Maintenance Manager is Built on Workday and aligned with Workday’s evolving Build and agentic roadmap.
For Finance
Cleaner reporting - standard, governed structures across entities
Audit-ready governance - full trail of FDM decisions and approvals
Digitized FDM process - Manage, Request, Approve and Create your FDM components in Workday
For Workday Product Owners
Workday-native - no external apps or rogue tools
Less manual work - fewer tickets, fewer ad hoc changes
Stronger control - Leverage Workday security and BP frameworks
For the Business
Shorter wait times to create and update FDM components
More trust in the FDM Maintenance Management
Scalable Solution to assist business growth
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a separate system?
No. FDM Maintenance Manager is a Built on Workday app that runs inside your Workday FDM components and leverages Workday security.
Can we customize the request forms and approvals?
Yes. Forms, routes, and validations are configurable to your FDM design and governance model.
Does the app work for both HCM and FINS FDM Components?
Yes. The app is designed for both Workday FINS and HCM customers.
What are the main components of FDM?
Add, Update and Deactivate Cost Centers, Spend Categories, Revenue Categories, Custom Organizations and Custom Work Tags
See FDM Maintenance Manager in action
Ready to Digitize Your FDM Governance?
Walk through a live FDM change request
See validation, approvals, and component creation inside Workday
Explore reporting and audit views
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Discuss your governance requirements and roadmap