What is impact and lineage analysis in SAP PLM-ESD - Embedded Systems Development?

SAP Term: impact and lineage analysis

• Component: PLM-ESD

• Component Name: Embedded Systems Development

• Description: A type of report that visualizes the connections among requirements as well as design objects so that designers can understand the dependencies between objects and the impact of making a change on one of the objects.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Impact and lineage analysis is a feature of the SAP PLM-ESD Embedded Systems Development component. It allows users to analyze the impact of changes made to a system, such as a product or process, and trace the lineage of those changes. This helps users identify potential risks and opportunities associated with the changes. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Impact and lineage analysis can be used to identify the effects of changes made to a system. It can be used to trace the origin of a change, as well as its impact on other parts of the system. This helps users understand how changes may affect other parts of the system, and identify potential risks or opportunities associated with those changes. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using impact and lineage analysis, it is important to consider all potential impacts of a change. This includes both direct and indirect impacts, as well as short-term and long-term impacts. Additionally, it is important to consider how changes may affect other parts of the system that are not immediately visible. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on impact and lineage analysis, please refer to the SAP PLM-ESD Embedded Systems Development documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide more detailed information on this topic.