Classification (Example)
Displaying the Valid Characteristics and Values
On the value assignment screen, you only see the characteristics of the class that are valid in the context you are working in.
The rank of the change number cannot be lower than the rank of the change number with which characteristics are assigned to the class.
The parameter values entered must be defined in the effectivity parameters of the change number used to assign characteristics to the class.
Determining the Valid Change Status
The change status of the characteristics of the class and their values is determined by the change number and the date you enter.
Change no. |
Maint. Value |
Rank |
Validity |
Classification of material M_01 in class SEATS |
CHG_02 |
Smith |
30 |
Meyer |
COLOR = Gray |
The assignment of material M_01 is maintained with change number CHG_02. The changes made with this change number are only valid for customer MEYER. This change number was used to assign value ‘Gray’ to characteristic COLOR. Value ‘Gray’ is assigned when classifying material M_01.
Characteristic EXTRAS was assigned to the class with change number CHG_DATE, which has valid-from date January 1, 1999, However, the classification function was called on May 4, 1998. This means that the characteristic is not yet effective in the class.
Characteristic SPECIAL is not displayed either, because it was assigned to the class with change number CHG_05. Change number CHG_05 is only effective for customer COHEN. Change number CHG_02 is based on the status for customer SMITH.