In plain English
This means adding a new record only when an item does not already have a corresponding record in the other set. Every unmatched item gets its own new record.
In context
As an option for adding records when no existing match is found, it means new records will be created for items that do not match any existing record.
- Situation
- Connecting integrations, syncing data, and running imports or exports
- What it communicates
- option for adding records when no existing match is found
Meaning limits
The term alone does not say how a match is identified or what data the new records will contain.
Examples
“During the comparison, create missing records for every shipment in the new list that has no matching entry in the archive.”
“When no existing match is found, choose Create missing records for the remaining items.”