What is update counter in SAP SCM-APO-INT - Interfaces?

SAP Term: update counter

• Component: SCM-APO-INT

• Component Name: Interfaces

• Description: Table entry for the cross-system update logic that counts change statuses sequentially for certain object types such as manufacturing orders in the ERP system. If cross-system update logic is active, the system assigns a higher priority to changes in the ERP system execution system than to parallel changes in SAP APO planning system. The update counter is transferred to SAP APO together with the relevant object. It prevents the current change status of the object in the ERP system being overwritten by a status from SAP APO that is older than the one in the ERP system.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Update counter is a field in the SCM-APO-INT Interfaces component of SAP that stores the number of times a record has been updated. It is used to track changes in the data and ensure that the most up-to-date information is being used. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The update counter can be used to compare the current version of a record with a previous version. If the update counter has increased, then it indicates that the record has been changed since the last time it was accessed. This can be used to ensure that the most up-to-date information is being used. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When making changes to a record, it is important to remember to update the update counter. This will ensure that any changes are tracked and that the most up-to-date information is being used. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The update counter can be used in conjunction with other fields in the SCM-APO-INT Interfaces component of SAP, such as the timestamp field, to ensure that only the most up-to-date information is being used.