Creating a Standard XStep for a PI Sheet

The following example describes, how you can create a standard XStep for a PI sheet.

It is important to note the following points when navigating in the standard XStep repository:

  • You can execute several functions for each XStep node. You access all functions for an XStep node using the context menu.

  • You can store several different pieces of information and settings for each XStep node. You access the dialog box by doubling-click on the particular node.

Procedure

  1. From the SAP Easy Access Menu , choose Production – Process -> Master Data -> Standard XStep Repository .

  2.        2.       Create folder

    Select the Standard XSteps folder and choose Create -> Folder.

    The system creates the < Folder> node. Enter a description for the folder.

  3.        3.       Create Standard XStep

    Select the < Folder > and choose Create -> Standard XStep.

    The system creates the < Standard XStep > node with the < Version > and < XStep Tree > subnodes. The status of the version is currently In Process.

    1. a. Enter a description for the standard XStep.

    2. b. Enter a description for the version and a validity period.

      See also: Standard XSteps

  4.        4.       Create XStep

    Select <XStep Tree> and choose Create -> XStep.

    The system creates a < New XStep > node.

    See also: XStep

  5.        5.       Assign Control Recipe Destination

    Double-click < New XStep > and enter the destination type PI sheet or a precise destination that has type PI sheet in the Destinations dialog box.

  6.        6.       Define XStep Parameter

    Define, if required, XStep parameters for the contents of all XSteps, which have values that you want to reuse. Double-click < New XStep > and create the parameters and their valuations in the Parameters and Valuations dialog box.

    See also : XStep Parameter and SXS Reference and Parameterization .

  7.        7.       Assign Scope of Generation

    Assign a scope of generation to the XStep if required. Double-click <New XStep> and enter a scope of generation in the scope of generation dialog box.

    See also: XStep Generation

  8.        8.       Create Process Instructions

    Select < New XStep > and choose Create -> Process Instruction.

    The system creates a < New Process Instruction > node. Enter a description for the process instruction.

    See also: XStep Process Instructions for PI Sheets

  9.        9.       Create Output of a Long Text

    Select < New Process Instruction > and choose Create -> Output -> Long Text.

    The system creates the < Group > node with the sub node < Long Text >.

    Double-click < Long Text > and enter a description and a long text.

  10. Save

  11.    11.       Execute Inspection

    Select an XStep node in the standard XStep and choose XSteps -> Check from the menu bar.

    Correct any errors that may occur.

  12.    12.       Execute Simulation

    Select an XStep node in the standard XStep and choose XSteps -> Simulate from the menu bar. The XStep is simulated on the right of the screen. A preview of your PI sheet is displayed.

  13.    13.       Release Status of the Version

    To release your standard XStep for production, you must change the status of the version from In Process to Released . Select < Version > and choose Change Status -> Release.

    See also: Standard XSteps