What is 'effectivity parameter' in SAP LO-ECH - Engineering Change Management?

effectivity parameter - Overview

• Component: LO-ECH

• Component Name: Engineering Change Management

• Description: Parameter determining the validity conditions for an effectivity type. The data element assigned to the parameter defines the properties of parameter values. For example, parameter SERNR serial number has the following properties: Data type: character string Output length: 18

effectivity parameter - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  The effectivity parameter in SAP LO-ECH Engineering Change Management is a feature that allows users to define the validity of a change. It is used to determine when a change should be applied and when it should be deactivated. The effectivity parameter can be set to a specific date, or it can be set to a relative date, such as “the next day” or “the end of the month”. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the effectivity parameter, users must first create an engineering change order (ECO). Once the ECO is created, users can select the “Effectivity” tab and enter the desired parameters. The parameters can be set to a specific date, or they can be set to a relative date. Once the parameters are set, the ECO will be valid until the specified date or until the relative date is reached. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting the effectivity parameter, it is important to remember that changes will not take effect until the specified date or relative date is reached. Therefore, it is important to plan ahead and set the parameters accordingly. Additionally, it is important to remember that changes will not take effect until all of the required documents have been approved and signed off on. 
  
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