What is default survivorship rule in SAP EIM-MDS - SAP Master Data Services?

SAP Term: default survivorship rule

• Component: EIM-MDS

• Component Name: SAP Master Data Services

• Description: A data survivorship rule of the highest priority that is used to resolve the best record within a group of records in a source record cluster. If the default rule is unable to ascertain the best record, resulting in a tiebreak, then the lower priority tiebreaker rules are invoked.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The Default Survivorship Rule in SAP Master Data Services (EIM-MDS) is a feature that allows users to define a set of rules for determining which data should be used when multiple sources of data conflict. This rule is used to ensure that the most accurate and up-to-date data is used when merging data from multiple sources. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The Default Survivorship Rule can be set up in the EIM-MDS configuration. The user can define a set of rules for determining which data should be used when multiple sources of data conflict. The user can also specify which source of data should be used as the default source. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up the Default Survivorship Rule, it is important to consider the accuracy and reliability of each source of data. It is also important to consider the frequency with which each source of data is updated. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Default Survivorship Rule is part of the SAP Master Data Services (EIM-MDS) suite of tools. It can be used in conjunction with other features such as Data Quality Management and Data Governance to ensure that the most accurate and up-to-date data is used when merging data from multiple sources.