What is change order type in SAP CA-GTF-ECM - Engineering Change Management?

SAP Term: change order type

• Component: CA-GTF-ECM

• Component Name: Engineering Change Management

• Description: Classification of change orders to control different change processes. The change processes can be controlled by the following types: Normal This type allows an object to be changed historically. A new change state is created for the change object. The validity data is determined from the order. Only validity This type allows the validity of an object state to be changed. This makes it possible for individual objects to have different validities within one change process. For these objects, the old validity is ignored. Because no object data is changed with this order, no new change state is generated for the objects. Only corrections This type allows an object to be changed again after a previously released change. The correction order does not contain any validity data. The validity data of the previously released order apply to the corrections or enhancements.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Change order type is a feature of SAP Engineering Change Management (ECM) that allows users to define different types of change orders. This allows users to categorize and manage changes in a more organized way. Change order types can be used to differentiate between different types of changes, such as design changes, cost changes, or process changes. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use change order type, users must first define the different types of change orders they want to use. This can be done in the SAP ECM system by creating a new change order type and assigning it a unique name and description. Once the change order type has been created, users can assign it to any change orders they create. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating change order types, it is important to make sure that the names and descriptions are clear and easy to understand. This will help ensure that users can quickly identify the type of change order they are dealing with. Additionally, it is important to make sure that the change order types are consistent across all users in the organization. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP Engineering Change Management and how to use change order types, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP representative.