IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management, Version 11.3The business key validation framework validates groups for business keys using metadata defined in the V_ELEMENTATTRIBUTE table.
The following attribute types define metadata in the V_ELEMENTATTRIBUTE table for business key validation. These attribute types are defined in the CDATTRIBUTETP table.
| Attribute type (ATTRIBUTE_TP_CD) | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Business key – The field or combination of fields that makes an object unique from a business perspective. |
| 2 | Business key child – The business key of the parent object depends on the keys of its child. |
| 6 | Implicit business key – The field or combination of fields that defines the scope of an object's business key uniqueness. |
| 7 | Expiry date attribute – The field that defines the expiry date of an entity. |
| 8 | Start date attribute – The field that defines the date on which an entity becomes valid. |
| 9 | End date attribute – The field that defines the date on which the validity of the entity ends. |