What is duplicate in SAP MDM - SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management?

SAP Term: duplicate

• Component: MDM

• Component Name: SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management

• Description: Identical master data objects that are in the same system. If the master data objects are in different systems, they are called identical master data objects.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Duplicate in SAP MDM (SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management) is a term used to describe two or more records that have the same values for certain fields. These records are considered to be duplicates and can be identified by running a duplicate check. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to identify duplicates in SAP MDM, you must first define the criteria for which records should be considered duplicates. This can be done by setting up a duplicate check in the system. Once the criteria is set, the system will then compare all records against each other and identify any that match the criteria as duplicates. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a duplicate check, it is important to make sure that the criteria is set correctly so that only true duplicates are identified. It is also important to consider how many fields should be used for comparison, as too many fields can lead to false positives. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to set up a duplicate check in SAP MDM, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many third-party tools available that can help with identifying and managing duplicates in SAP MDM.