What is index in SAP CRM-MD - Master Data?

SAP Term: index

• Component: CRM-MD

• Component Name: Master Data

• Description: A set of document descriptions that is used by the search engine to retrieve records. The index is constructed during a full compilation of the records, and modified during a delta compilation of the records. If an application has several indexes, the indexes usually refer to different sets of documents.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An index in SAP CRM-MD Master Data is a data structure that stores information about the data stored in a table. It is used to quickly locate and retrieve data from the table. An index can be created on one or more columns of a table, and can be either unique or non-unique. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create an index in SAP CRM-MD Master Data, you must first create a table. Once the table is created, you can create an index on one or more columns of the table. To do this, you must specify the name of the index, the columns to be indexed, and whether the index should be unique or non-unique. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an index in SAP CRM-MD Master Data, it is important to consider which columns should be indexed and whether the index should be unique or non-unique. If you are unsure which columns should be indexed, you can use the SAP system to analyze the data and suggest which columns should be indexed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about indexes in SAP CRM-MD Master Data, please refer to the SAP Help documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information about indexes and how to use them in SAP CRM-MD Master Data.