What is element type in SAP BC-SRV-RM - SAP Records Management?

SAP Term: element type

• Component: BC-SRV-RM

• Component Name: SAP Records Management

• Description: A group of similar elements. An element type is the starting point for a user when checking new elements into Records Management or when searching for elements. On a technical level, an element type is a set of elements of a service provider. You can only use a service provider if you have created at least one element type in this service provider. Each element type belongs to only one service provider, but a service provider can contain any number of element types. Element types are created in Customizing according to customer-specific requirements. Element types have the following functions: When entering an element, you do not have to make any technical entries such as RFC destination, because these are already defined for the element type in Customizing. You only need to select the appropriate element type. You can predefine the structure of your records by assigning element types to nodes in the record model.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Element type is a term used in SAP Records Management (BC-SRV-RM) to refer to the type of record or document that is being stored. It is used to categorize records and documents into different types, such as contracts, invoices, or emails. This helps to organize and manage records more efficiently.
  
  How to use it: 
  Element type is used in SAP Records Management to classify records and documents into different categories. This allows users to easily search for specific types of records or documents. For example, if a user wants to find all contracts stored in the system, they can search for the element type “contract”.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a new element type, it is important to make sure that it is descriptive and easy to understand. This will help users quickly identify the type of record or document they are looking for. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the element type is consistent across all records and documents stored in the system.
  
  Related Information: 
  Element type is related to other terms used in SAP Records Management such as record type and document type. Record type refers to the format of the record or document, such as PDF or Word document, while document type refers to the content of the record or document, such as invoice or contract.