What is validation rule in SAP EIM-IS - SAP Information Steward?

SAP Term: validation rule

• Component: EIM-IS

• Component Name: SAP Information Steward

• Description: A method that assesses the quality of data in the source system. These rules are bound to one or more columns to derive a score.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A validation rule is a type of rule used in SAP Information Steward (EIM-IS) to ensure that data meets certain criteria. Validation rules are used to check the accuracy and completeness of data, and can be used to detect errors or inconsistencies in data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Validation rules can be created in SAP Information Steward by selecting the “Validation Rule” option from the “Rules” menu. Once a validation rule is created, it can be applied to any data set or table. The validation rule will then check the data against the criteria specified in the rule and report any errors or inconsistencies. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a validation rule, it is important to ensure that the criteria specified in the rule are appropriate for the data set being checked. Additionally, it is important to test the validation rule before applying it to a data set, as this will help ensure that the rule is working correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on validation rules in SAP Information Steward, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_INFORMATION_STEWARD/4.2/en-US.