What is physical data model in SAP BC-SYB-PD - SAP PowerDesigner?

SAP Term: physical data model

• Component: BC-SYB-PD

• Component Name: SAP PowerDesigner

• Description: Helps you analyze the tables, views, and other objects in a database, including multidimensional objects necessary for data warehousing. A PDM is more concrete than a conceptual CDM or logical LDM data model.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A physical data model is a representation of a database structure that is used to create a database. It is created using SAP PowerDesigner, which is part of the BC-SYB-PD component of SAP. The physical data model includes all the tables, columns, and relationships that are needed to create a database. It also includes information about the data types, constraints, and indexes that are used in the database. 
  
  How to use it: 
  SAP PowerDesigner can be used to create a physical data model. The first step is to define the tables and columns that will be used in the database. Then, relationships between the tables can be defined. Finally, data types, constraints, and indexes can be added to the model. Once the model is complete, it can be used to generate SQL scripts that can be used to create the database. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a physical data model, it is important to ensure that all of the tables and columns are properly defined. This includes making sure that all of the data types are correct and that all of the relationships between tables are properly defined. Additionally, it is important to make sure that all of the constraints and indexes are properly defined so that they can be used when creating the database. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about physical data models and how to use SAP PowerDesigner to create them, please refer to SAP's documentation on BC-SYB-PD. Additionally, there are many online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create a physical data model using SAP PowerDesigner.