What is metadata in SAP (BC-ILM - Information Lifecycle Management)?

SAP Term: metadata

• Component: BC-ILM

• Component Name: Information Lifecycle Management

• Description: The data that is saved to the archive file along with the application data. This data enables the archive file to be read long after its creation and in subsequent releases. Metadata includes: Database table schema Column data type Column length Codepage used ASCII, EBCDIC Number format such as integers This information enables the ADK to recognize and convert changes that were made between the time when the archive file was created and when it was accessed. The data is only converted at runtime, that is, during the read job; the archive file itself is not changed.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Metadata is data about data. It is information that describes the characteristics of a particular piece of data, such as its type, size, format, and other properties. In SAP BC-ILM Information Lifecycle Management, metadata is used to describe the lifecycle of a particular piece of data, such as when it was created, when it was last modified, and when it should be deleted. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Metadata can be used to track the lifecycle of a particular piece of data in SAP BC-ILM Information Lifecycle Management. It can be used to determine when a particular piece of data should be archived or deleted. It can also be used to determine who has access to a particular piece of data and what type of access they have. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating metadata for a particular piece of data in SAP BC-ILM Information Lifecycle Management, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included. This includes the type of data, its size, its format, and any other relevant properties. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the metadata is kept up-to-date as the lifecycle of the data changes. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on metadata and how it can be used in SAP BC-ILM Information Lifecycle Management, please refer to the SAP Help Portal. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide more detailed information on metadata and how it can be used in SAP BC-ILM Information Lifecycle Management.