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Custom business entity configuration process

To be able to define and use a custom business entity, ensure that you follow the steps in the configuration process.
The following image walks you through the steps in the custom business entity configuration process:
The following table lists the steps in the custom business entity configuration process and their reference content:
Configuration Step
Reference Content
Step 1. Define custom business entities
Step 2. Add fields to the business entities
Step 3. Configure the business entity fields for records to be searchable
Step 4. Configure data quality rules
Step 5. Configure survivorship rules and rank source systems
Step 6. Create a match model
Step 7. Define relationships between business entities
Step 8. Define business entity hierarchies
Step 9. Create custom pages to view and edit records
Step 10. Create layouts for search results
Step 11. Add business entities to your business application
Step 12. Add custom pages and search result layouts to your business application