What is matching set in SAP MDM - SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management?

SAP Term: matching set

• Component: MDM

• Component Name: SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management

• Description: A pair of categories in which some or all of the products in each category are related to one another. Matching sets may be bidirectional for a sibling-type relationship or unidirectional for a parent/child-type relationship. &EXAMPLE& "Nuts" and "screws", where the thread size and material must be the same.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Matching set is a feature of SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management (MDM) that allows users to define a set of criteria for matching records in the MDM repository. The criteria can be based on any combination of attributes, such as name, address, or product code. The matching set feature allows users to quickly and accurately identify duplicate records in the MDM repository.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the matching set feature, users must first define the criteria for matching records. This can be done by selecting the attributes that should be used for matching and setting the criteria for each attribute. Once the criteria have been defined, users can then search the MDM repository for records that match the criteria. The results of the search will be a list of records that match the criteria.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining the criteria for matching records, it is important to consider how specific or general the criteria should be. If the criteria are too general, then there may be too many results returned from the search. On the other hand, if the criteria are too specific, then there may not be enough results returned from the search. It is important to find a balance between specificity and generality when defining matching set criteria.
  
  Related Information: 
  The matching set feature is just one of many features available in SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management (MDM). Other features include data cleansing, data enrichment, and data synchronization. For more information about these features and how they can help improve data quality and accuracy in your organization, please visit SAP's website.