Architectural Object Type (SAP Library - Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX))

Architectural Object Type

Definition

By defining architectural object types, you define the different architectural levels you wish to have in the system and their relationship to each other. First you decide which object type you wish to create, change or display in the Process Architectural Object dialog.

You define and name your own architectural object types in Customizing. The following types are recommended:

- Locality

- Building

- Property

- Floor

- Part of building

- Space or room

- Space in building

- Area of property (land)

- ...

Note You can decide on any names for your architectural object types.

Note The same attributes (such as measurements) exist in the architectural view and in the usage view, which makes assignments between the two views possible. For this reason the master data of the Business Entity, Building and Property in the usage view has to be assigned to the corresponding architectural object types, for instance a business entity is generally assigned to a locality.

This assignment is made in Customizing. Choose:

SAP Customizing Implementation Guide ® Flexible Real Estate Management (Enterprise Extension) ® Master Data ® Architectural View ® Architectural Object Type ® Create Architectural Object Types

Use

An architectural object consists of characteristics typical of that hierarchical level. Architectural objects and their attributes are not used directly in financial processes, such as rental.

You can assign an architectural object any kind of function. These functions are defined in Customizing. Choose:

Example Example:

Architectural object Room – Function Office

Integration

The assignment of an architectural object to the usage view is time-dependent. You can link one architectural object with multiple usage objects, and on the other hand, you can link multiple architectural objects with one usage object.