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

SAP Term: join

• Component: MDM

• Component Name: SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management

• Description: Combine information from two tables by performing a lookup on every record of the primary table. The result of "joining" is a "join", i.e. the noun is also "join".

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• Key Concepts: 
  A join in SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management (MDM) is a way to combine data from two or more tables into a single result set. Joins are used to retrieve data from multiple tables in a single query, allowing for more efficient data retrieval and analysis. Joins can be used to combine data from different sources, such as databases, flat files, and web services.
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP NetWeaver MDM, joins are used to combine data from multiple tables into a single result set. To create a join, you must specify the tables that you want to join and the type of join you want to use. The most common types of joins are inner joins, outer joins, and cross joins. Once the join is created, you can use it to retrieve data from multiple tables in a single query.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a join in SAP NetWeaver MDM, it is important to consider the type of join that will be most efficient for your query. Inner joins are the most efficient type of join and should be used whenever possible. Outer joins should be used when you need to include data from one table that may not exist in another table. Cross joins should be used when you need to combine all records from two or more tables without any filtering or conditions.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on joins in SAP NetWeaver MDM, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_NETWEAVER_MDM/7.1/en-US/f9f8d3a2b6c14e8a9f3d7c2b5f9e4d6a.html