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

SAP Term: survivorship rule type

• Component: EIM-MDS

• Component Name: SAP Master Data Services

• Description: The consolidation of a best record by selecting the best fields from the records in a source record cluster, takes place on two linear levels of granularity, on the record-level and then on the field-level. Each rule type has its own set of specific data survivorship rules.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Survivorship rule type is a feature of SAP Master Data Services (EIM-MDS) that allows users to define rules for merging duplicate records. This rule type is used to determine which record should be kept and which should be discarded when two or more records are identified as duplicates. The rule type can be configured to prioritize certain fields, such as the most recent date or the longest string, when merging records. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the survivorship rule type, users must first define the criteria for merging records. This can be done by selecting the fields that should be used for comparison and setting the priority of each field. Once the criteria have been set, users can then apply the rule type to any duplicate records that are identified. The rule type will then automatically merge the records according to the criteria that have been set. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up the survivorship rule type, it is important to consider which fields should be given priority when merging records. For example, if a record contains a date field, it may be beneficial to prioritize the most recent date when merging records. Additionally, it is important to consider how different data types should be handled when merging records. For example, if two strings are being compared, it may be beneficial to prioritize the longest string when merging records. 
  
  Related Information: 
   SAP Master Data Services (EIM-MDS) provides a variety of features for managing master data, including data cleansing and duplicate detection. Additionally, EIM-MDS provides a variety of rule types that can be used to define how duplicate records should be merged, including the survivorship rule type discussed in this article.