What is 'checksum generation' in SAP BC-ILM - Information Lifecycle Management?

checksum generation - Overview

• Component: BC-ILM

• Component Name: Information Lifecycle Management

• Description: A program run to create check sums for data in a legacy system before or after transferring them to the ILM Retention Warehouse. The system creates check sums according to the criteria defined in a check variant.

checksum generation - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Checksum generation is a process used in SAP's BC-ILM Information Lifecycle Management component to ensure the integrity of data stored in the system. It is a mathematical algorithm that generates a unique numerical value, or checksum, based on the contents of a file or data set. This checksum can then be used to verify that the data has not been altered or corrupted.
  
  How to use it: 
  Checksum generation is used to ensure that data stored in SAP systems remains secure and unaltered. To generate a checksum, the system will take the contents of a file or data set and run it through an algorithm to generate a unique numerical value. This value can then be used to verify that the data has not been changed or corrupted.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using checksum generation, it is important to remember that the checksum will change if any part of the data set is altered. Therefore, it is important to regularly generate new checksums for any data sets that are being stored in SAP systems.
  
  Related Information: 
  Checksum generation is just one of many security measures used in SAP systems. Other measures include encryption, authentication, and authorization. It is important to understand how these measures work together to ensure the security of your data.