What is 'entity' in SAP BI-RA-PA - SAP Predictive Analytics?

entity - Overview

• Component: BI-RA-PA

• Component Name: SAP Predictive Analytics

• Description: Object of interest of any analytical task. It can be a customer, a product, or a store. Due to a technical constraint, entities must be uniquely identified.

entity - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  An entity is a data object in SAP Predictive Analytics that contains information about a particular subject. It is used to store and manage data related to that subject, such as customer information, product information, or financial data. Entities are organized into hierarchies, which allow for easy navigation and analysis of the data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Entities can be created in SAP Predictive Analytics by selecting the “Create Entity” option from the main menu. Once an entity is created, it can be populated with data from other sources, such as databases or spreadsheets. The data can then be analyzed and used to create predictive models. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an entity, it is important to consider the structure of the data and how it will be used. For example, if the data is related to customers, it may be beneficial to create separate entities for each customer type (e.g., retail customers, corporate customers). This will make it easier to analyze and compare the different customer types. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on entities in SAP Predictive Analytics, please refer to the official documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_PREDICTIVE_ANALYTICS/3.2/en-US/f9f8d7a7c9f14b6c8a5d3e2b1f9a4d6b.html