What is reference structure in SAP SV-SMG - Solution Manager?

SAP Term: reference structure

• Component: SV-SMG

• Component Name: Solution Manager

• Description: Hierarchical display of an E-Business solution, which can comprise one or more business scenarios. A reference structure comprises organizational units, master data and business scenarios business processes and process steps. The reference structure can be created with the SAP in a solution project, and the customer can use it to implement E-Business solutions.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Reference structure is a feature of the SAP Solution Manager (SV-SMG) that allows users to create a hierarchical structure of objects, such as business processes, applications, and services. This structure can be used to organize and manage the different components of a solution. It also provides a way to quickly identify and access related objects. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the reference structure, users must first create a hierarchy of objects. This can be done by selecting the objects from the Solution Manager’s object library and then arranging them in the desired order. Once the hierarchy is created, users can assign different attributes to each object, such as name, description, and owner. This allows users to easily identify and access related objects. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a reference structure, it is important to consider how it will be used in the future. For example, if the structure will be used for reporting purposes, it is important to ensure that all relevant objects are included in the hierarchy. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all objects are properly labeled so that they can be easily identified and accessed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The reference structure feature of SAP Solution Manager is closely related to other features such as process modeling and process monitoring. Process modeling allows users to create models of their business processes and process monitoring allows users to track the performance of their processes over time. Both features can be used in conjunction with the reference structure feature to provide a comprehensive view of an organization’s solutions.