What is mapping template in SAP SUS-PFM - Product Footprint Management?

SAP Term: mapping template

• Component: SUS-PFM

• Component Name: Product Footprint Management

• Description: A way to link business activity data with emission factors data. Each mapping template contains one or more mappings. The template allows the user to map purchased products with emission factors at granular levels or on a more general scale.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Mapping template is a feature of SAP SUS-PFM Product Footprint Management that allows users to create a template for mapping product footprints. This template can be used to quickly and accurately map product footprints across multiple systems. The mapping template can be used to define the relationships between different product footprints, such as the relationship between a product and its components, or the relationship between a product and its suppliers. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the mapping template feature, users must first create a template. This template can be created using the SAP SUS-PFM Product Footprint Management interface. Once the template is created, users can then map product footprints across multiple systems using the template. The mapping process is automated, so users do not need to manually enter data into each system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a mapping template, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary information is included in the template. This includes information such as product names, descriptions, and relationships between products and their components or suppliers. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the mapping process is accurate and up-to-date. This can be done by regularly reviewing and updating the mapping template. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP SUS-PFM Product Footprint Management and its mapping template feature, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on how to use this feature effectively.