What is generated field in SAP EIM-DS - Data Services?

SAP Term: generated field

• Component: EIM-DS

• Component Name: Data Services

• Description: A field that is produced on output by a transform, such as a postcode field generated by the Global Address Cleanse transform.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Generated fields are a feature of SAP Data Services (EIM-DS) that allow users to create new fields in their data sets. These fields can be used to store calculated values, such as sums, averages, or other calculations. Generated fields can also be used to store values from other data sources, such as external databases or web services.
  
  How to use it: 
  Generated fields can be created in the Data Services Designer by selecting the “Generated Field” option from the “Create” menu. Once created, the generated field can be used in any transformation or job step. Generated fields can also be used in data flows and mappings.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating generated fields, it is important to ensure that the field name is unique and does not conflict with any existing field names. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the generated field is properly formatted for the target data set.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on generated fields in SAP Data Services, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_DATA_SERVICES/4.2/en-US.