What is engineering change order type in SAP SRD-SCM-MD - SCM-Master Data?

SAP Term: engineering change order type

• Component: SRD-SCM-MD

• Component Name: SCM-Master Data

• Description: The grouping of engineering change orders ECOs according to whether a user needs to document changes to a production bill of material BoM or extend the validity date of a completed ECO. There are two types: single date orders and single date validity orders.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An engineering change order type is a type of document used in SAP to manage changes to engineering documents. It is used to track changes to engineering documents such as drawings, specifications, and bills of materials. It is part of the SAP SCM-Master Data component. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use an engineering change order type in SAP, you must first create a document type for the change order. This document type will define the fields and data that will be included in the change order. Once the document type is created, you can create a change order using the document type. The change order will contain all of the necessary information about the changes being made to the engineering documents. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an engineering change order type in SAP, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary fields and data are included in the document type. This will ensure that all of the necessary information is captured when creating a change order. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary approvals are obtained before making any changes to engineering documents. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on engineering change orders in SAP, please refer to SAP's official documentation on Engineering Change Management (ECM). Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials on how to use engineering change orders in SAP.