Abstract

Purpose – The article compares MoReq and Finnish SAHKE specifications to see their differences and similarities. Both MoReq and SAHKE set requirements to functionality and metadata of ERM systems and define a XML‐scheme for exporting records from the systems. Thus, both specifications are quite similar in some sense. This article seeks to find out whether there is an easy way for harmonizing both.Design/methodology/approach – The study is based on textual sources.Findings – MoReq and SAHKE are quite incompatible when one looks at data models, elements and functional requirements. There are also some similarities, but no clear path from one specification to another.Practical implications – There is no easy way for turning a SAHKE‐approved system into MoReq certified system (or vice versa). Harmonizing SAHKE with MoReq would require major revisions in SAHKE and also a policy change in Finland.Originality/value – Because the SAHKE specification is available only in Finnish, its content is largely unknown out...

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