What is action in SAP SCM-EM - Event Management?

SAP Term: action

• Component: SCM-EM

• Component Name: Event Management

• Description: Option that is made available to the WCL transaction user by the system in order to send various event messages. The actions that the user can carry out are dependent on the configuration of his or her event message profile. The user wants to send a "Delay", for example. The user's event message profile is configured in such a way that in the event handler detail view, for example, he or she is offered the actions "All events", "Delay" and "Arrival at customer". The user enters the data for an action and sends the event message to the SAP Event Manager.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An action in SAP SCM-EM Event Management is a predefined set of instructions that can be triggered by an event. It is used to automate processes and tasks, such as sending notifications, creating documents, or updating data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Actions can be triggered manually or automatically. To trigger an action manually, the user must select the action from the list of available actions and enter the required parameters. To trigger an action automatically, the user must define an event that will trigger the action when it occurs. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an action, it is important to consider the parameters that will be required for the action to run successfully. This will ensure that all necessary information is available when the action is triggered. Additionally, it is important to test the action before using it in production to ensure that it works as expected. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on actions in SAP SCM-EM Event Management, please refer to the SAP Help documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SCM_EM/7.0/en-US