What is hierarchy in SAP SCM-EWM - Extended Warehouse Management?

SAP Term: hierarchy

• Component: SCM-EWM

• Component Name: Extended Warehouse Management

• Description: Summary of delivery items that are structured hierarchically. For example, for a kit, the hierarchy can be structured in the following way: Kit header item top node Kit component items subnode level 1 Any replaced kit component items subnode level 1 Any other kit component items below the replaced kit component items subnode level 1 Kit component items can in turn include batch subitems subnode level 2. These are also structured hierarchically.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Hierarchy in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SCM-EWM) is a way of organizing data into a tree-like structure. It is used to represent the relationships between different elements of data, such as products, locations, and warehouses. Hierarchies can be used to group related items together and make it easier to find and manage them.
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP EWM, hierarchies are used to organize data into a logical structure. This structure can be used to group related items together and make it easier to find and manage them. For example, a hierarchy could be used to group products by type or location. Hierarchies can also be used to define the relationships between different elements of data, such as warehouses and locations.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating hierarchies in SAP EWM, it is important to consider how the data will be used. For example, if the hierarchy is being used to group products by type, then it should be organized in a way that makes it easy to find the desired product type. Additionally, it is important to consider how the hierarchy will be maintained over time; if changes are made to the hierarchy, then all related data must also be updated accordingly.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on hierarchies in SAP EWM, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/EXTENDED_WAREHOUSE_MANAGEMENT/9.4/en-US.