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Key-Based Model

A Key-Based (KB) Model describes the major data structures, which support a wide business area. All entities and primary keys are included along with sample attributes.

The objective of the KB model is to provide a broad business view of data structures and keys needed to support the area. This model provides a context where detailed implementation level models can be constructed. The model covers the same scope as the Area ERD, but exposes more of the detail.