What is document hierarchy in SAP CA-DMS - Document Management System?

SAP Term: document hierarchy

• Component: CA-DMS

• Component Name: Document Management System

• Description: A hierarchy of documents that belong together. You can use hierarchy graphics to display the links between the documents. In a document hierarchy: A superior document is defined in the document info record block. Several subordinate documents can be assigned to a document.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Document hierarchy is a feature of the SAP CA-DMS Document Management System (DMS) that allows users to organize documents into a hierarchical structure. This structure can be used to categorize documents, making them easier to find and manage. Documents can be organized into folders, subfolders, and sub-subfolders, allowing for a more organized and efficient document management system.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the document hierarchy feature of the SAP CA-DMS Document Management System, users must first create a folder structure. This can be done by selecting the “Create Folder” option from the DMS menu. Once the folder structure is created, documents can be added to the folders by selecting the “Add Document” option from the DMS menu. Documents can then be moved between folders by selecting the “Move Document” option from the DMS menu.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a folder structure for documents in the SAP CA-DMS Document Management System, it is important to consider how documents will be used and accessed in order to create an efficient and organized system. It is also important to consider how often documents will need to be moved between folders in order to create an efficient system that minimizes the amount of time spent moving documents.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the document hierarchy feature of the SAP CA-DMS Document Management System, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/CA_DMS/1.0/en-US.