What is match criteria in SAP EIM-DS - Data Services?

SAP Term: match criteria

• Component: EIM-DS

• Component Name: Data Services

• Description: The options and rules you define for how a match key is used to find records in your data.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Match criteria is a feature of SAP Data Services that allows users to define the conditions for matching records in two different data sources. It is used to identify and combine records that have similar values, such as customer names or addresses. Match criteria can be used to identify duplicates, merge records, and perform other data cleansing tasks.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use match criteria in SAP Data Services, users must first define the criteria for matching records. This includes selecting the fields to match on, setting the matching threshold, and defining any additional conditions. Once the criteria is set, users can run the match process to identify and combine records that meet the criteria.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up match criteria in SAP Data Services, it is important to consider the data sources being used and the desired outcome of the matching process. For example, if you are trying to identify duplicates, you may want to set a higher matching threshold than if you are trying to merge records. Additionally, it is important to test the match criteria before running it on large datasets.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using match criteria in SAP Data Services, please refer to the official documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_DATA_SERVICES/4.2/en-US/f3d7f9a8b6c14e8a9f3d7f9a8b6c14e8a.html