What is control symbol in SAP EHS-ERP - EHS Management in ERP?

SAP Term: control symbol

• Component: EHS-ERP

• Component Name: EHS Management in ERP

• Description: An object that controls the formatting of data for printing on reports. The following control symbols are used: Repeating group, used to control which data records are read if multiple value assignments exist. Blank compression, used to suppress output of blank report sections when no appropriate data exists. Conditioned text, used to suppress repeated printing of identical texts in one repeating group in column-type output format. Character sizing, used to automatically adapt font sizes to the size of the frame available.

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  Key Concepts: 
  Control symbols are used in SAP EHS Management in ERP to indicate the status of a hazardous material. The control symbol is a combination of two characters, one indicating the hazard class and the other indicating the risk level. The control symbol is used to identify hazardous materials and to ensure that they are handled safely. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The control symbol is used to identify hazardous materials in SAP EHS Management in ERP. It is displayed on the material master record and can be used to determine the risk level associated with a particular material. The control symbol can also be used to determine the appropriate safety measures that should be taken when handling a hazardous material. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering a control symbol into SAP EHS Management in ERP, it is important to ensure that the correct characters are used. The first character indicates the hazard class and the second character indicates the risk level. It is also important to ensure that the control symbol is entered correctly, as incorrect entries may lead to incorrect safety measures being taken when handling hazardous materials. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on control symbols and their use in SAP EHS Management in ERP, please refer to the SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.