What is break group in SAP EIM-DS - Data Services?

SAP Term: break group

• Component: EIM-DS

• Component Name: Data Services

• Description: A subset of records that are more likely to match, and which consist of driver and passenger records. Fields commonly used for creating break groups are postcodes, account or Social Security numbers, or the first two postitions of the street name.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Break Group is a feature of SAP Data Services that allows users to divide large data sets into smaller, more manageable chunks. This is useful for processing large amounts of data in a timely manner. It also helps to reduce the amount of memory and disk space needed to store the data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use Break Group, users must first create a Break Group transformation in the Data Services Designer. This transformation will define the criteria for breaking up the data set. Once the criteria is set, users can then run the Break Group transformation to divide the data set into smaller chunks. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a Break Group transformation, it is important to consider how the data will be divided. For example, if the data set contains customer information, it may be beneficial to break up the data by customer type or geographic region. This will help ensure that each chunk of data is more manageable and easier to process. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Break Group, please refer to SAP's official documentation on Data Services. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and resources available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use Break Group in SAP Data Services.