What is 'best record' in SAP EIM-DS - Data Services?

best record - Overview

• Component: EIM-DS

• Component Name: Data Services

• Description: A record created by consolidating the most complete, accurate, and up-to-date data elements from matching records.

best record - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Best Record is a feature of SAP Data Services that allows users to identify and select the best record from a set of duplicate records. It uses a set of criteria to determine which record is the most accurate and complete. The criteria can be based on the data itself, such as the most recent date or highest value, or it can be based on user-defined rules. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use Best Record, users must first define the criteria for selecting the best record. This can be done by selecting from a list of predefined criteria or by creating custom rules. Once the criteria have been defined, users can then select the best record from a set of duplicate records. The selected record will be marked as the “best” and will be used in subsequent operations. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining criteria for Best Record, it is important to consider how the data will be used in subsequent operations. For example, if the data will be used for reporting purposes, it may be beneficial to select records with more complete information. Additionally, it is important to consider how often the data will need to be updated; if the data is updated frequently, it may be beneficial to select records with more recent dates. 
  
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