What is lookup table in SAP EIM-DI-DF - SAP BusinessObjects Data Federator?

SAP Term: lookup table

• Component: EIM-DI-DF

• Component Name: SAP BusinessObjects Data Federator

• Description: A table that you create, and whose content you enter, in Data Federator; the lookup table maps a column of values to another column of values.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A lookup table is a type of table used in SAP BusinessObjects Data Federator (EIM-DI-DF) to store data that can be used to look up values in other tables. It is a type of reference table that contains values that can be used to compare and match with other data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Lookup tables are used to join two or more tables together. They are used to match data from one table with data from another table. For example, a lookup table can be used to match customer IDs from one table with customer names from another table. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a lookup table, it is important to ensure that the data in the lookup table is accurate and up-to-date. This will ensure that the data in the other tables is also accurate and up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Lookup tables are often used in conjunction with other types of tables, such as dimension tables and fact tables. Dimension tables contain descriptive information about the data, while fact tables contain numerical information about the data. Together, these tables can be used to create powerful reports and analyses.