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

SAP Term: type

• Component: BC-SRV-RM

• Component Name: SAP Records Management

• Description: Classification of element types according to their semantic content. The type provides the user with orientation when searching for element types examples of types are "Documents", "Business Objects", or "Transactions". As a standard setting, the types are displayed as yellow folders in the role-based view of the Records Organizer. Type is a classification parameter of the area S_AREA_RMS. Values can be assigned in the customizing activity "Maintain Element Types".

Smart SAP Assistant

• Key Concepts: 
  In SAP Records Management, a type is a classification of documents that have similar characteristics. Types are used to group documents together and make them easier to find and manage. Types can be assigned to documents when they are created or modified. 
  
  How to Use It: 
  To create a type, go to the SAP Records Management application and select the “Types” tab. From there, you can create a new type by entering the name and description of the type. You can also assign documents to the type by selecting them from the list of available documents. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating types, it is important to think about how they will be used in the future. Consider creating types that are specific enough to be useful, but not so specific that they become difficult to manage. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Types are closely related to categories, which are used to group types together. Categories can be used to further organize documents and make them easier to find.