What is object type in SAP LO-ECH - Engineering Change Management?

SAP Term: object type

• Component: LO-ECH

• Component Name: Engineering Change Management

• Description: A categorization of change objects according to the object reference for engineering change management. Objects such as bills of material, task lists, document or materials can be processed with reference to a change number: For bills of material or task lists, differences in processing can be defined by specifying an object sub-type such as material or document bills of materials For some change objects, such as BOMs, and documents, the change can be controlled using individual object management records such as material bill of material M-1, plant 0001,or usage 1.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Object type is a term used in SAP Engineering Change Management (LO-ECH) to refer to the type of object that is being changed. It can be a material, document, or other object. The object type determines the type of change that can be made and the process that must be followed. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Object types are used to define the scope of a change. When creating a change request, the user must select an object type from the list of available options. This will determine which fields are available for editing and which processes must be followed in order to complete the change. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When selecting an object type, it is important to consider the scope of the change and the processes that must be followed. For example, if a material needs to be changed, then the “Material” object type should be selected. This will ensure that all necessary fields are available for editing and that all relevant processes are followed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on object types in SAP Engineering Change Management (LO-ECH), please refer to the SAP Help documentation.