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Definition
Defines the prerequisites for consolidation.
In the data model you define the master data and Customizing data, for example tasks, method layouts, methods and document types.
Use
Before you can use the Consolidation functions, you must define the data model in Customizing.
Structure
The data model is characterized by
The following graphic shows the dependencies between data streams, the data basis and the consolidation area:

The data model is further characterized by:
