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

SAP Term: field-level survivorship rule

• Component: EIM-MDS

• Component Name: SAP Master Data Services

• Description: An optional set of comparative criteria and configurations used to evaluate records in a source record cluster in order to define which source record in the source record cluster is used to compose a subset of the best record data.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A field-level survivorship rule is a feature of SAP Master Data Services (EIM-MDS) that allows users to define which data should be used when multiple records contain conflicting information. This rule helps to ensure that the most accurate and up-to-date data is used in the system.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use a field-level survivorship rule, users must first define the criteria for which data should be used. This can include criteria such as the most recent date, the longest value, or the highest value. Once the criteria have been defined, users can then apply the rule to any field in their system. This will ensure that only the most accurate and up-to-date data is used in the system.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining a field-level survivorship rule, it is important to consider how it will affect other parts of the system. For example, if a rule is applied to a customer address field, it may also affect other fields such as customer contact information or billing information. It is important to consider these implications before applying a rule.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on field-level survivorship rules and how they can be used in SAP Master Data Services (EIM-MDS), please refer to the official SAP documentation.