What is waste code in SAP EHS-ERP - EHS Management in ERP?

SAP Term: waste code

• Component: EHS-ERP

• Component Name: EHS Management in ERP

• Description: A number assigned to a waste in a company waste catalog or a waste catalog defined by law.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Waste code is a term used in SAP EHS Management in ERP. It is a code assigned to a waste material that is generated from a production process. The code is used to identify the type of waste material and its characteristics, such as hazardous or non-hazardous, recyclable or non-recyclable, and so on. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP EHS Management in ERP, waste codes are used to track the generation of waste materials from production processes. The codes are assigned to the waste materials when they are generated and can be used to track the amount of waste generated, its characteristics, and its disposal. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assigning waste codes, it is important to ensure that they are accurate and up-to-date. This will help ensure that the waste materials are tracked correctly and that any hazardous materials are disposed of safely. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The European Union has established a set of regulations for the management of hazardous waste materials, known as the Waste Framework Directive (2008/98/EC). This directive outlines the requirements for the management of hazardous waste materials, including the use of waste codes.