What is semantically related fields in SAP IS-CHN - Collaborative Health Network?

SAP Term: semantically related fields

• Component: IS-CHN

• Component Name: Collaborative Health Network

• Description: Fields that are dependent one another. It does not make sense to update only one of these fields, so in CHN they are defined as related and can only be updated together. If you try to update only one in a group of semantically related fields, the others will be wiped, so you must update them all together.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Semantically related fields are fields in the IS-CHN Collaborative Health Network that are related to each other in terms of their meaning. For example, a field for patient name would be semantically related to a field for patient address. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Semantically related fields can be used to ensure that data is entered correctly and consistently. For example, if a user enters a patient name in one field, the address field should be filled out as well. This helps to ensure that all relevant information is captured and stored accurately. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating semantically related fields, it is important to consider how they will be used. For example, if the fields are intended to be used for searching, then it is important to make sure that they are indexed correctly so that searches can be performed quickly and accurately. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Semantically related fields are closely related to data validation, which is the process of ensuring that data is entered correctly and consistently. Data validation can help to ensure that data is accurate and up-to-date, which can help improve the accuracy of reports and other analyses.