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

SAP Term: survivorship rule configuration

• Component: EIM-MDS

• Component Name: SAP Master Data Services

• Description: A saved collection of data survivorship rules set by the data architect on the record level and optionally on the field-level, which are used to consolidate best records from source record cluster.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Survivorship rule configuration is a feature of SAP Master Data Services (EIM-MDS) that allows users to define rules for merging and consolidating data from multiple sources. This helps to ensure that the most accurate and up-to-date data is used in the system. The rules can be based on criteria such as the most recent date, the highest value, or the longest string.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use survivorship rule configuration, users must first define the criteria for merging and consolidating data. This can be done by selecting the appropriate fields and setting the desired criteria. Once the criteria have been set, users can then apply the rules to their data sources. The system will then automatically merge and consolidate the data according to the defined rules.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up survivorship rule configuration, it is important to consider how the data will be used in order to ensure that the most accurate and up-to-date information is used. Additionally, it is important to test the rules before applying them to ensure that they are working as expected.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on survivorship rule configuration, please refer to SAP’s documentation on Master Data Services (EIM-MDS). Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips for using this feature.