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Metadata management in SAP Information Steward refers to the process of managing and organizing metadata within the Information Steward application. Metadata includes information about data objects, such as tables, columns, relationships, and data definitions.In SAP Information Steward, metadata management involves tasks such as: 1.Metadata extraction: Extracting metadata from various sources, such as databases, data warehouses, and other data systems, to create a centralized repository of metadata. 2.Metadata cleansing: Cleansing and standardizing metadata to ensure consistency and accuracy. This involves identifying and resolving any inconsistencies, duplicates, or errors in the metadata. 3.Metadata mapping: Mapping metadata elements to business terms and definitions, enabling users to understand and interpret the data in a meaningful way. 4.Metadata lineage: Tracking the lineage of data elements, including their source, transformations, and usage, to provide a clear understanding of how data flows through the system. 5.Metadata governance: Establishing policies and procedures for managing metadata, including access controls, versioning, and change management. By effectively managing metadata in SAP Information Steward, organizations can improve data quality, enhance data governance, and enable better decision-making based on accurate and reliable information.

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There are a variety of criteria that may determine a data element to be critical. These criteria may include (but are not limited to) the following: 1) Whether the element must be fed downstream or output into a report 2) Whether the element is used in some way shape or form in logic, or as a filter 3) Whether it's a key field 4) Whether the field impacts the quality of the overall record 5) Reference data in a record will generally be identified as a CDE as it may impact logic, quality, filtering, etc.