What is format relationship in SAP BC-SRV-KPR-DMS - Document Management Services?

SAP Term: format relationship

• Component: BC-SRV-KPR-DMS

• Component Name: Document Management Services

• Description: An instance of a special relationship class pre-defined by Knowledge Provider KPro. If format conversion causes a new physical document to be created from another physical document, a format relationship exists between the two physical documents. Both physical documents must belong to the same logical document.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Format relationship is a feature of SAP Document Management Services (DMS) that allows users to define relationships between different document formats. This feature enables users to store documents in different formats, such as PDF, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and link them together. This allows users to access all related documents in one place.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the format relationship feature, users must first create a document in the desired format. Then, they can create a relationship between the document and other documents in different formats. This can be done by selecting the “Create Relationship” option from the DMS menu. Once the relationship is created, users can access all related documents from one place.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a format relationship, it is important to ensure that all documents are properly linked together. This will ensure that users can easily access all related documents without having to search for them individually. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all relationships so that they can be easily updated or deleted when needed.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP Document Management Services (DMS), please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to use the format relationship feature.