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

SAP Term: break key

• Component: EIM-DS

• Component Name: Data Services

• Description: A user-defined field used to create a break group.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A break key is a field in a data set that is used to identify when the data changes from one record to the next. It is used in SAP Data Services (EIM-DS) to identify when a new record begins and when an existing record ends. The break key is used to separate records into distinct groups, allowing for more efficient processing of the data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Data Services, the break key is used to identify when a new record begins and when an existing record ends. To set up a break key, you must first select the field that will be used as the break key. This field should be unique for each record, such as an ID number or a timestamp. Once the field has been selected, you can then configure the break key by setting the conditions that will determine when a new record begins and when an existing record ends. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When selecting a field to use as a break key, it is important to choose one that is unique for each record. This will ensure that each record is properly identified and separated into distinct groups. Additionally, it is important to configure the break key correctly so that it accurately identifies when a new record begins and when an existing record ends. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up and using break keys in SAP Data Services, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_DATA_SERVICES/4.2/en-US/f3d7f9a8b6c14e8a9f3d7f9a8b6c14e8a9f3d7f9a8b6c14e8a9f3d7f9a8b6c14e8a9f3d7f9a8b6c14e8a9f3d7f9a8b6c14e8a9f3d7f9a8b6c14e8a9f3d7f9a8b6c14e8a9f3d7f9a8b6c14e8a9f3d7f9a8b6c14e8a9f3d7f9a8b6c14e8a9f3d7f9a8b6c14e8a9f3d7f9a8b6c14e8a90/.