What is where-used list in SAP IS-HER-CM - Student Lifecycle Management?

SAP Term: where-used list

• Component: IS-HER-CM

• Component Name: Student Lifecycle Management

• Description: Contains the academic work and program type or program assignments used in the system. The where-used lists are infotypes which are used to store data for the object type "student" academic work and program type assignments and for the object type "study" academic work and program assignments.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A where-used list in SAP IS-HER-CM Student Lifecycle Management is a tool that allows users to view the objects that are dependent on a particular object. It is used to identify the relationships between objects and to determine which objects are affected by changes to a particular object. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the where-used list, users must first select the object they want to view the dependencies of. Once selected, the where-used list will display all of the objects that are dependent on the selected object. This list can then be used to identify which objects will be affected by changes made to the selected object. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the where-used list, it is important to remember that it only displays direct dependencies. This means that any indirect dependencies will not be displayed in the list. Therefore, it is important to consider any potential indirect dependencies when making changes to an object. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The where-used list is a useful tool for understanding how objects are related and for determining which objects will be affected by changes made to a particular object. It can also be used in conjunction with other SAP tools such as the impact analysis tool, which can help users identify potential impacts of changes before they are made.