What is slowly changing dimension in SAP CRM-CEC - Collaborative E-Care Management?

SAP Term: slowly changing dimension

• Component: CRM-CEC

• Component Name: Collaborative E-Care Management

• Description: A dimension with data that only changes over a longer period of time, thereby having an impact on how information is grouped when this dimension is used as a grouping element. &EXAMPLE& Attributes of an entity that stores person information, such as a physical address or marital status.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Slowly changing dimension (SCD) is a term used in data warehousing to describe the process of tracking changes in data over time. In the context of SAP CRM-CEC Collaborative E-Care Management, SCD is used to track changes in customer data such as contact information, preferences, and other customer-related information. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use SCD in SAP CRM-CEC Collaborative E-Care Management, you must first set up the SCD tables in the database. This involves creating a table for each type of customer data that needs to be tracked. Once the tables are set up, you can then use the SCD functions to track changes in customer data over time. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up SCD tables, it is important to ensure that the data is stored in a consistent format. This will make it easier to query and analyze the data later on. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all customer data is stored securely and that access to the SCD tables is restricted to authorized personnel only. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using SCD in SAP CRM-CEC Collaborative E-Care Management, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on using SCD with SAP CRM-CEC Collaborative E-Care Management.