What is context in SAP CA-GTF-ECM - Engineering Change Management?

SAP Term: context

• Component: CA-GTF-ECM

• Component Name: Engineering Change Management

• Description: Environment affected by a change. The following data forms a context: Organizational unit Phase The context also contains data on the validity. Validity data can be based on time and parameters parameter effectivity. If object data is processed with time validity, the user must enter the context for processing. The context is the basic control element of the change type. Complex change processes that must be organized across multiple organizational units can be mapped and controlled by using a context hierarchy. For a change order, entering a date interval determines the time segment within which the context is valid.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Context is a term used in SAP Engineering Change Management (ECM) to refer to the environment in which a change is made. It includes the current state of the system, the user making the change, and any other relevant information. Context helps ensure that changes are made in the correct environment and that they are applied correctly.
  
  How to use it: 
  When making a change in SAP ECM, it is important to consider the context of the change. This includes understanding the current state of the system, who is making the change, and any other relevant information. This helps ensure that changes are made correctly and that they are applied in the correct environment.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When making changes in SAP ECM, it is important to document the context of the change. This includes noting who is making the change, what the current state of the system is, and any other relevant information. This helps ensure that changes are applied correctly and that they are applied in the correct environment.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on context in SAP ECM, please refer to SAP's official documentation on Engineering Change Management (ECM). Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide more detailed information on context in SAP ECM.