What is 'accuracy' in SAP EIM-IS - SAP Information Steward?

accuracy - Overview

• Component: EIM-IS

• Component Name: SAP Information Steward

• Description: The extent to which data objects correctly represent the real-world values for which they were designed.

accuracy - Details

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  Key Concepts:
  Accuracy is a measure of how closely a system's output matches the expected output. In SAP Information Steward, accuracy is used to measure the quality of data in a system. It is calculated by comparing the actual values of data with the expected values.
  
  How to use it:
  Accuracy can be used to identify data quality issues in SAP Information Steward. It can be used to identify discrepancies between actual and expected values, as well as to identify outliers or errors in data.
  
  Tips & Tricks:
  When using accuracy to measure data quality, it is important to consider the context of the data. For example, if the data is being used for financial reporting, accuracy should be higher than if it is being used for marketing purposes.
  
  Related Information:
  Accuracy is one of several metrics used to measure data quality in SAP Information Steward. Other metrics include completeness, consistency, and timeliness.