What is auto-refinement in SAP EIM-MDS - SAP Master Data Services?

SAP Term: auto-refinement

• Component: EIM-MDS

• Component Name: SAP Master Data Services

• Description: An automatic action carried out during consolidation of source records into a best record in . Previously created ad-hoc refinement actions are applied to all non-governed best records that meet the following criteria: The best record is part of the subset of records for which the previous ad-hoc refinement action was created. The field value of the best record is identical to one of the field values that were changed in the previous ad-hoc refinement action.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Auto-refinement is a feature of SAP Master Data Services (EIM-MDS) that allows users to automatically refine their master data. This feature allows users to quickly and easily refine their master data by automatically applying rules and filters to the data. This helps to ensure that the data is accurate and up-to-date.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use auto-refinement, users must first define the rules and filters that they want to apply to their master data. Once these rules and filters have been defined, users can then select the auto-refinement option in the EIM-MDS interface. This will then apply the rules and filters to the master data, ensuring that it is accurate and up-to-date.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using auto-refinement, it is important to ensure that the rules and filters that are being applied are appropriate for the data being refined. It is also important to regularly review the rules and filters that are being applied, as they may need to be updated over time.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on auto-refinement, please refer to the SAP Master Data Services documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on how to use auto-refinement effectively.