What is meta search engine in SAP (FIN-SEM-BIC - Business Information Collection)?

SAP Term: meta search engine

• Component: FIN-SEM-BIC

• Component Name: Business Information Collection

• Description: A search engine in the World Wide Web. The meta search engine does not have a hit list itself, but passes on a search request to selected search engines and presents the hits delivered from there as a common hit list. From the user's point of view, using a meta search engine is particularly effective since an individual request delivers the results of all connected search engines simultaneously. On the other hand, the possibilities to define complex search criteria are severely restricted with meta search engines due to the system. Prerequisite for the use of a meta search engine is the exact knowledge of the individual query syntax of every individual search engine, which the queries are passed onto.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A meta search engine is a tool within the SAP Business Information Collection (FIN-SEM-BIC) component that allows users to search for information across multiple sources. It is designed to provide a comprehensive view of the data available in the system, allowing users to quickly and easily find the information they need. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The meta search engine can be accessed from the FIN-SEM-BIC component in SAP. Once in the component, users can enter their search query into the search bar and the engine will return results from multiple sources. The results can then be filtered by source, date, and other criteria to narrow down the results. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the meta search engine, it is important to use keywords that are specific to your query. This will help ensure that you get more accurate results and save time when searching for information. Additionally, it is helpful to use multiple keywords when searching as this will help narrow down the results and make it easier to find what you are looking for. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The meta search engine is part of the FIN-SEM-BIC component in SAP, which also includes other tools such as reporting and analytics. Additionally, there are other search engines available in SAP such as the Advanced Search Engine (ASE) and the Business Intelligence Search Engine (BISE).