What is entity type in SAP CA-MDG - Master Data Governance?

SAP Term: entity type

• Component: CA-MDG

• Component Name: Master Data Governance

• Description: A set of attributes of a business object within a data model. A business object can be modeled using one or more entity types. For example, a supplier would have an entity type for general data, another for company code-dependent data, and other entity types.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Entity type is a term used in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) to refer to the type of data that is being managed. It is used to define the structure of the data and the relationships between different types of data. Entity types are used to define the data model and the business logic that governs how the data is managed. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Entity types are used to define the structure of the data in SAP MDG. They are used to define the relationships between different types of data, such as customers, vendors, products, and services. Entity types can also be used to define business logic, such as how data is validated or how it is processed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating entity types in SAP MDG, it is important to consider how they will be used in the system. It is important to consider how different entity types will interact with each other and how they will be used in different processes. It is also important to consider how entity types will be used in reporting and analytics. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on entity types in SAP MDG, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/CA-MDG/9.0/en-US.