What is qualifying relationship in SAP (CA-MDG - Master Data Governance)?

SAP Term: qualifying relationship

• Component: CA-MDG

• Component Name: Master Data Governance

• Description: A relationship between two entity types, whereby a set of attributes of a qualified entity type can be maintained depending on the keys of the qualifying entity type. The qualified entity type must already be the dependent entity type in a leading relationship with another entity type. For example, company code is the qualifying entity type for the company code-dependent data of a supplier, which is also dependent on the supplier, as a leading entity type.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Qualifying relationships are used in SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) to define the relationship between two objects. For example, a customer and a vendor can have a qualifying relationship, which means that the customer is also a vendor. This relationship is used to ensure that the data associated with each object is consistent and up-to-date.
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP MDG, qualifying relationships are used to define the relationship between two objects. To create a qualifying relationship, you must first select the two objects that you want to relate. Then, you must specify the type of relationship that exists between them. Finally, you must enter any additional information that is required for the relationship. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a qualifying relationship in SAP MDG, it is important to ensure that all of the information entered is accurate and up-to-date. This will help ensure that the data associated with each object is consistent and up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on qualifying relationships in SAP MDG, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/CA_MDG_MASTER_DATA_GOVERNANCE/9.0/en-US/f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a9f3d7f8a2b6c14e8a.html