What is source group in SAP (EIM-DS - Data Services)?

SAP Term: source group

• Component: EIM-DS

• Component Name: Data Services

• Description: A collection of data that you can use to prepare a second set of match statistics, combining the statistics for two or more regular sources.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A source group is a collection of data sources that are used to define the data that is to be extracted from a source system. It is part of the SAP Enterprise Information Management (EIM-DS) Data Services suite. Source groups are used to organize and manage data sources, and can be used to define the scope of data extraction. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Source groups can be created in the Data Services Designer. To create a source group, select the “Source Groups” tab in the Data Services Designer, then click “Create Source Group”. Enter a name for the source group, then select the data sources that should be included in the source group. Once the source group is created, it can be used to define the scope of data extraction. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a source group, it is important to consider which data sources should be included in the source group. It is also important to consider how often the source group will need to be updated, as this will determine how often the source group needs to be maintained. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on creating and managing source groups in SAP EIM-DS Data Services, please refer to the SAP Help documentation.