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How is Preview ERD different from Data Relationships?

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Preview ERD shows the diagram of the entities you’ve actually picked for a specific data source. Data Relationships shows the full diagram of any SAP service in your destination — not tied to a data source. Use the first to verify a saved configuration, the second to explore a service before building anything on top of it.

Updated on May 19, 2026

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