What is overlay number in SAP RE-FX - Flexible Real Estate Management?

SAP Term: overlay number

• Component: RE-FX

• Component Name: Flexible Real Estate Management

• Description: Land use management LUM In Germany, the contents of the parcel maps are logically structured in overlays and objects in the electronic parcel map EPM. Contents of the same type are grouped together in the same overlay numbers. Examples for overlay numbers: Overlay Description 001 Parcel 002 Local subdistrict, tract 003 Political boundaries 011 Buildings 021 Actual usage 023 Monuments For each state and region, overlay numbers are created for measuring areas based on the different laws and regulations of the state and federal governments.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An overlay number is a unique identifier used in SAP RE-FX Flexible Real Estate Management to identify a particular real estate object. It is used to differentiate between different objects, such as buildings, apartments, and land parcels. The overlay number is also used to link related objects together, such as a building and its associated apartments. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The overlay number is used in SAP RE-FX Flexible Real Estate Management to identify and link real estate objects. It is assigned when an object is created and can be found in the object's details. The overlay number can be used to search for an object or to link related objects together. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a new real estate object, make sure to record the overlay number for future reference. This will make it easier to find the object later on. Additionally, when linking related objects together, make sure to use the correct overlay numbers for each object. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP RE-FX Flexible Real Estate Management, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on using this software.