What is reference type in SAP BC-EIM-IQM - Information Quality Management?

SAP Term: reference type

• Component: BC-EIM-IQM

• Component Name: Information Quality Management

• Description: Classifies the check according to the type of information required for execution. There are three reference types: Internal: The rule can be executed within the information system performing the check; no information is required from outside this system in order to evaluate the data object. External: Information that is not directly part of the information system performing the check, but that exists objectively in the real world, is required to evaluate the data object. This information can be provided by connecting external databases. Subjective: The evaluation of the data object depends on the person performing the check and can vary from one person to the next.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Reference type is a feature of SAP Information Quality Management (IQM) that allows users to define and manage reference data. Reference data is a set of values that are used to classify and categorize data in an organization. Reference types are used to define the structure of the reference data, such as the type of data, the length of the data, and the format of the data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Reference types can be created in SAP IQM by navigating to the “Reference Types” tab in the IQM application. From there, users can create a new reference type by entering a name and description for the type, as well as defining the structure of the reference data. Once created, users can then add values to the reference type by entering them into the “Values” tab. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a reference type, it is important to ensure that all of the values entered into the “Values” tab are valid for that particular reference type. This will ensure that all of the data entered into SAP IQM is properly classified and categorized. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP IQM and how to use it, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on Information Quality Management.