What is Engineering Change Processing in SAP AP-ECP - FND Engineering Change Processing?

SAP Term: Engineering Change Processing

• Component: AP-ECP

• Component Name: FND Engineering Change Processing

• Description: A process that defines and processes change management parameters for business objects in the product life cycle phases engineering and manufacturing.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Engineering Change Processing (ECP) is a component of the SAP system that enables users to manage and track changes to engineering documents. It allows users to create, modify, and delete engineering documents, as well as track the changes made to them. The AP-ECP FND component provides a framework for managing engineering change requests and their associated documents. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the ECP component, users must first create an engineering change request. This request can be created manually or automatically through the SAP system. Once the request is created, users can then add documents related to the change request, such as drawings, specifications, and other related documents. The ECP component also allows users to track the progress of the change request and view any changes that have been made to the documents associated with it. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an engineering change request, it is important to provide as much detail as possible in order to ensure that all relevant information is captured. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all documents associated with the change request are up-to-date and accurate. This will help ensure that any changes made are properly tracked and documented. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The AP-ECP FND component is part of the SAP system's Engineering Change Management (ECM) suite of tools. Other components of this suite include Engineering Change Control (ECC), Engineering Change Notice (ECN), and Engineering Change Order (ECO). These components work together to provide a comprehensive solution for managing engineering changes within an organization.