What is parent-child in SAP EIM-IS - SAP Information Steward?

SAP Term: parent-child

• Component: EIM-IS

• Component Name: SAP Information Steward

• Description: A hierarchical relationship where one object is subordinate to another. In this hierarchy, the parent is one level above the child; a parent can have several children, but a child can have only one parent. For example, a table can have multiple columns, but a column can belong to only one table.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Parent-child is a term used in SAP Information Steward (EIM-IS) to describe the relationship between two data elements. The parent element is the one that contains the data, while the child element is the one that references the parent element. This relationship allows for data to be linked together and used in various ways. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Information Steward, parent-child relationships can be used to create a hierarchy of data elements. This hierarchy can then be used to create reports and visualizations that show how different elements are related. For example, a parent-child relationship could be used to show how sales figures are related to customer demographics. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating parent-child relationships in SAP Information Steward, it is important to ensure that the data elements are properly linked. This will ensure that the data is accurately represented in reports and visualizations. Additionally, it is important to consider how different elements are related when creating a hierarchy, as this will help ensure that the data is organized in a meaningful way. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on parent-child relationships in SAP Information Steward, please refer to the official documentation available on the SAP website. Additionally, there are many tutorials available online that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create and use parent-child relationships in SAP Information Steward.