What is metadata in SAP EIM-DS - Data Services?

SAP Term: metadata

• Component: EIM-DS

• Component Name: Data Services

• Description: Information acquired and maintained to describe tables in source and target databases.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Metadata is data about data. It is information that describes the structure, content, and context of data. In SAP Data Services, metadata is used to describe the structure of data sources and targets, as well as the transformations that are applied to the data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Metadata in SAP Data Services can be used to define the structure of data sources and targets, such as tables, columns, and data types. It can also be used to define transformations that are applied to the data, such as joins, filters, and calculations. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating metadata in SAP Data Services, it is important to ensure that the metadata accurately reflects the structure of the data sources and targets. This will help ensure that the transformations are applied correctly and that the data is correctly mapped between sources and targets. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on metadata 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