What is object instance in SAP CA-MDG - Master Data Governance?

SAP Term: object instance

• Component: CA-MDG

• Component Name: Master Data Governance

• Description: A collection of information pertaining to a real-world item or items. An object instance is created based on a business object such as material or supplier. A single object instance can represent several identical items in the real world; for example, a material object instance for a nine-centimeter screw refers to the nine-centimeter screw in general and in this case there is not an object instance for every screw in the system.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Object instance is a term used in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) to refer to a single instance of an object, such as a customer or material. It is the smallest unit of data that can be managed in MDG and is used to store and manage master data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Object instances are created in MDG when a user creates a new master data record. The object instance contains all the relevant information about the object, such as its name, description, and other attributes. Object instances can be edited and updated as needed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an object instance in MDG, it is important to ensure that all the necessary information is included. This will help ensure that the object instance is accurate and up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Object instances are closely related to other concepts in MDG, such as data models and data objects. Data models are used to define the structure of an object instance, while data objects are used to store the actual data associated with an object instance. Understanding how these concepts work together can help users better manage their master data in MDG.