You use lookup tables to perform search and replace functions within an item or category. You can also use lookup tables to validate data that is contained in specific item or category fields.
Lookup tables are provided to enhance the content management functions available in IBM® InfoSphere® Master Data Management Collaboration Server. You can use the tables to create standard tables, for example units of measure (UOM, unit of measure), currencies, or countries. You can create custom replacements tables, for example, BK = Black and BL = Blue.
The creation and management of lookup table records is similar to standard item creation and management. The set of tools available to manage lookup tables, include bulk operations such as, add, edit, and search.