What is dependent document in SAP PLM-ECC - SAP Engineering Control Center (SAP ECTR)?

SAP Term: dependent document

• Component: PLM-ECC

• Component Name: SAP Engineering Control Center (SAP ECTR)

• Description: Related document that further defines the part or model to be described from different aspects. The documents can be drawings, data sheets, product specifications, NC data, check logs, or calculation results. By default, a dependent document is assigned the same number as the related master document. Dependent documents have their own administration data records in the SAP system and can therefore have a dedicated status network.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A dependent document is a document in SAP Engineering Control Center (SAP ECTR) that is linked to a parent document. The parent document is the main document that contains the main information, while the dependent documents contain additional information related to the parent document. Dependent documents are used to store additional information that is not included in the parent document, such as images, drawings, and other related documents. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP ECTR, dependent documents can be created and linked to a parent document. To create a dependent document, select the “Create Dependent Document” option from the menu. This will open a new window where you can enter the details of the dependent document. Once you have entered all the details, click “Save” to save the dependent document. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a dependent document, make sure to enter all relevant information in order to ensure that it is properly linked to the parent document. Additionally, make sure to save the dependent document after entering all the details in order to ensure that it is properly linked to the parent document. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on creating and managing dependent documents in SAP ECTR, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are several online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create and manage dependent documents in SAP ECTR.