What is 'inheritance' in SAP MDM - SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management?

inheritance - Overview

• Component: MDM

• Component Name: SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management

• Description: Feature of through which a child item can automatically possess whatever property values its parent item assumes.

inheritance - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Inheritance is a feature of SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management (MDM) that allows users to create a hierarchical structure of data. This hierarchical structure allows users to define relationships between different pieces of data, such as parent-child relationships. Inheritance also allows users to define rules for how data should be inherited from one level to the next.
  
  How to use it: 
  Inheritance can be used in SAP NetWeaver MDM to create a hierarchical structure of data. To do this, users must first define the relationships between different pieces of data, such as parent-child relationships. Once the relationships have been defined, users can then define rules for how data should be inherited from one level to the next.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using inheritance in SAP NetWeaver MDM, it is important to remember that the rules for inheritance must be defined before any data can be inherited. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the rules are properly defined so that the correct data is inherited from one level to the next.
  
  Related Information: 
  Inheritance is an important feature of SAP NetWeaver MDM and is used in many other SAP products, such as SAP Business Warehouse and SAP BusinessObjects. Additionally, inheritance can also be used in other non-SAP products, such as Microsoft Excel and Oracle Database.