What is duplicate record in SAP EIM-IS - SAP Information Steward?

SAP Term: duplicate record

• Component: EIM-IS

• Component Name: SAP Information Steward

• Description: A record in a match group that represents the same real world entity as the remaining records in the same match group.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A duplicate record is a record in a database that has the same values as another record. In SAP Information Steward, duplicate records are identified by the Duplicate Record Detection (DRD) process. This process uses algorithms to compare records and identify potential duplicates. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Information Steward, the DRD process can be used to identify potential duplicate records in a database. To use the DRD process, you must first define the criteria for identifying potential duplicates. This includes specifying which fields should be compared and what values should be considered as duplicates. Once the criteria is defined, the DRD process can be run to identify potential duplicate records. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining the criteria for identifying potential duplicates, it is important to consider which fields should be compared and what values should be considered as duplicates. For example, if you are looking for exact matches, then you should only compare fields that contain exact values. If you are looking for similar matches, then you should consider comparing fields that contain similar values. 
  
  Related Information: 
  SAP Information Steward also provides other features for managing data quality, such as data profiling and data cleansing. Data profiling helps to identify patterns in data and data cleansing helps to remove incorrect or incomplete data from a database. These features can be used in conjunction with the DRD process to ensure that data is accurate and up-to-date.