What is 'file format' in SAP EIM-IS - SAP Information Steward?

file format - Overview

• Component: EIM-IS

• Component Name: SAP Information Steward

• Description: Flat file definition which includes the column name, data type, delimiter or character width. This is equivalent to the schema for a relational database table.

file format - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  File format is a way of organizing data in a computer system. It is the structure of how the data is stored and organized. In SAP Information Steward, file format is used to define the structure of the data that is imported into the system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Information Steward, file format is used to define the structure of the data that is imported into the system. This includes defining the data types, field lengths, and other attributes of the data. The file format can be used to ensure that the data is properly formatted and organized for analysis. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining a file format in SAP Information Steward, it is important to ensure that all of the fields are properly defined. This includes setting the correct data types, field lengths, and other attributes of the data. It is also important to ensure that all of the fields are properly mapped to their corresponding columns in the source file. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on file formats in SAP Information Steward, please refer to the official documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_INFORMATION_STEWARD/4.2/en-US/f3f9a7d8b6c14e8a9f3d7c2b5f9a7d8b6c14e8a9f3d7c2b5f9a7d8b6c14e8a9f3d7c2b5f9a7d8b6c14e8a9f3d7c2b5f9a7d8b6c14e8a9f3d7c2b5f9a7d8b6c14e8a9f3d7c2b5f9a7d8b6c14e8a9f3d7c2b5f9a7d8b6c14e8a9f3d7c2b5f9a7d8b6c14e8a9f3d7c2b5