What is object category in SAP SCM-BAS-STM - Status Management?

SAP Term: object category

• Component: SCM-BAS-STM

• Component Name: Status Management

• Description: Classification for which, together with the object level, the settings of status management are defined. For example, certain statuses are defined for a document category 'delivery' together with the object level 'item'. Other statuses are defined for the document category 'planned inbound delivery' together with the object level 'header level'.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Object category is a term used in SAP Status Management, a component of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. It is used to define the type of object that is being managed. For example, an object category could be “Order” or “Delivery”. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Object categories are used to define the type of object that is being managed in SAP Status Management. This allows users to easily identify and manage objects within the system. Object categories can be created and modified in the SAP system by navigating to the “Object Categories” tab in the Status Management configuration screen. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating or modifying object categories, it is important to ensure that they are properly defined and named. This will help users quickly identify and manage objects within the system. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all object categories are properly linked to their respective statuses. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on object categories and how to use them in SAP Status Management, please refer to the official SAP documentation on Status Management. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials and best practices for using object categories in SAP Status Management.