What is release key in SAP LO-ECH - Engineering Change Management?

SAP Term: release key

• Component: LO-ECH

• Component Name: Engineering Change Management

• Description: A component in a change master record which controls the release of object changes for different areas in a company. You can release changes globally or for individual areas such as costing, planning, or production, at a specific point in processing.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A release key is a unique identifier used in SAP Engineering Change Management (LO-ECH) to identify a specific version of an engineering change. It is used to track the progress of the change and ensure that all changes are properly documented and approved. The release key is also used to ensure that the correct version of the engineering change is implemented. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The release key is assigned when an engineering change is created and can be found in the engineering change document. It is important to note that the release key should not be changed once it has been assigned. The release key should be used when making changes to the engineering change document, as it will help ensure that the correct version of the document is being updated. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an engineering change, it is important to make sure that the release key is properly assigned and documented. This will help ensure that all changes are properly tracked and approved. Additionally, it is important to make sure that the release key is not changed once it has been assigned, as this could lead to confusion and incorrect versions of the engineering change being implemented. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP Engineering Change Management (LO-ECH), please refer to SAP's official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online resources available which provide detailed information on how to use SAP's Engineering Change Management system.