What is intentional duplicate in SAP CA-MDG - Master Data Governance?

SAP Term: intentional duplicate

• Component: CA-MDG

• Component Name: Master Data Governance

• Description: A duplicate that for business reasons is permitted to exist within the same system. Typically the duplicates are almost identical, with very few differences.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Intentional duplicate is a term used in SAP Master Data Governance (CA-MDG) to refer to a duplicate record that is created intentionally. This is done when the same data needs to be stored in multiple places, such as when a customer has multiple addresses. Intentional duplicates are marked as such in the system, so that they can be identified and managed separately from unintentional duplicates.
  
  How to use it: 
  When creating a new record in SAP Master Data Governance, users can choose to mark it as an intentional duplicate. This will allow them to store the same data in multiple places without creating confusion or errors. Intentional duplicates can also be identified and managed separately from unintentional duplicates, making it easier to keep track of all records.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating intentional duplicates, it is important to make sure that all of the data is accurate and up-to-date. This will help ensure that the records are not confused with each other and that any changes made to one record are reflected in all of the other records.
  
  Related Information: 
  SAP Master Data Governance also offers other features for managing duplicate records, such as merging and deleting duplicates. For more information on these features, please refer to the SAP Help documentation.