What is hierarchical relationship type in SAP BC-DWB-TOO-DMO - Data Modeler?

SAP Term: hierarchical relationship type

• Component: BC-DWB-TOO-DMO

• Component Name: Data Modeler

• Description: A defined connection between two entity types. A hierarchical relationship type exists when: The existence of the target entity type depends on the source entity type, that is, the lifespan of an instance of the target entity type is less than or equal to the lifespan of the instance of the source entity type. The target entity type is created by the source entity type, that is, the source entity type has direct influence on the attributes. The target entity type is a semantic refinement of the source entity, that is, the target entity type is a classification of the source entity type, which describes it more restrictively.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A hierarchical relationship type is a type of relationship in SAP Data Modeler that allows for the creation of parent-child relationships between objects. This type of relationship is used to define the structure of a data model, and it is used to represent the hierarchical relationships between objects in a data model. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Data Modeler, a hierarchical relationship type can be created by selecting the “Hierarchical Relationship” option from the “Relationship Type” drop-down menu. Once selected, the user can then define the parent-child relationships between objects in the data model. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a hierarchical relationship type, it is important to ensure that all objects in the data model are properly linked together. This will ensure that all objects are properly represented in the data model and that all relationships are correctly defined. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on hierarchical relationship types in SAP Data Modeler, please refer to the official SAP documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and resources available that provide further guidance on how to create and use hierarchical relationship types in SAP Data Modeler.