What is source system in SAP (EIM-IS - SAP Information Steward)?

SAP Term: source system

• Component: EIM-IS

• Component Name: SAP Information Steward

• Description: A software application from which extracts and organizes metadata into directory structures, enabling you to navigate and analyze the metadata.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A source system is a system that provides data to be used in SAP Information Steward (EIM-IS). It can be an external system, such as a customer relationship management (CRM) system, or an internal system, such as an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. The source system is the origin of the data that is used in EIM-IS. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use a source system in EIM-IS, you must first connect it to the EIM-IS platform. This can be done by setting up a connection between the source system and EIM-IS. Once the connection is established, you can then begin to import data from the source system into EIM-IS. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When connecting a source system to EIM-IS, it is important to ensure that the connection is secure and that all data is transferred securely. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the data being imported from the source system is accurate and up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on connecting a source system to EIM-IS, please refer to the SAP Information Steward documentation. Additionally, for more information on using source systems in general, please refer to the SAP Data Services documentation.