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

SAP Term: step

• Component: EIM-DS

• Component Name: Data Services

• Description: An object that is part of the definition of a work or data flow, which is represented by an icon in the flow diagram, and is connected to other steps to indicate the flow of data through the data flow, or the order of execution in the work flow.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A step in SAP Data Services is a unit of work that is used to define a job. It is a container for tasks that are used to perform data integration, data quality, and text data processing operations. A step can contain one or more tasks, and each task can contain one or more operators. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Steps are used to define the workflow of a job. When creating a job, you can add steps to the job and then add tasks to each step. You can also add operators to each task. The order of the steps and tasks will determine the order in which the job will be executed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a job, it is important to consider the order of the steps and tasks. This will ensure that the job runs as expected and that all of the necessary operations are performed in the correct order. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on steps in SAP Data Services, please refer to the official SAP documentation: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_DATA_SERVICES/4.2/en-US/f3d7f9a8b6c14e8a9f3d7f9a8b6c14e8a.html