What is event type in SAP SCM-EM - Event Management?

SAP Term: event type

• Component: SCM-EM

• Component Name: Event Management

• Description: Classification of an event by defining a condition for supply chain event management relevance in the application system. The event type is only found in the application system. Examples of event types are: Completing a delivery Changing the delivery date of a delivery item A reported quantity of a delivery item from "picked" to "goods issue posted"

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• Key Concepts: 
  Event type is a term used in SAP Event Management (SCM-EM). It is a classification of events that are used to define the type of event that has occurred. Event types are used to group similar events together and to provide a way to differentiate between different types of events. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Event types are used to categorize events in SAP Event Management. They can be used to identify the type of event that has occurred, such as an order being placed, an order being shipped, or an invoice being generated. Event types can also be used to group similar events together, such as all orders placed in a certain period of time. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating event types, it is important to consider how they will be used and what information they will need to contain. It is also important to ensure that the event types are easy to understand and use. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on event types in SAP Event Management, please refer to the SAP Help Portal.