What is indirect match in SAP EIM-IS - SAP Information Steward?

SAP Term: indirect match

• Component: EIM-IS

• Component Name: SAP Information Steward

• Description: A pair of records that appear in the same match group but do not directly match. This occurs when records match by association. For example, if record A matches record B, and record B matches record C, then record A and record C are in the same match group even though they do not match directly.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Indirect match is a feature of SAP Information Steward (EIM-IS) that allows users to identify potential matches between data elements in different data sources. It uses fuzzy logic to compare data elements and determine if they are related. This helps users identify potential data quality issues and take corrective action.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use indirect match, users must first define the data sources they want to compare. Then, they can select the data elements they want to compare and specify the fuzzy logic parameters. Finally, they can run the comparison and view the results.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using indirect match, it is important to set the fuzzy logic parameters correctly. If the parameters are too strict, it may miss potential matches; if they are too loose, it may return too many false positives. It is also important to review the results carefully and take corrective action when necessary.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about indirect match, please refer to the SAP Information Steward documentation or contact your SAP support team.