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 Location

Definition

Data indicating where an object is currently located.

Use

You can specify an address or geolocation to describe the place where the object is located at a particular point in time, for example, the site for a service, such as repair or maintenance. This information enables you to find and track an object for service purposes.

Prerequisites

To use the location functionality, carry out the following Customizing activities:

  • Start of the navigation path SAP Web Application Server Next navigation step General Settings Next navigation step Set Geocoding End of the navigation path

  • Start of the navigation path Customer Relationship Management Next navigation step Master Data Next navigation step Products Next navigation step Objects Next navigation step Define Location Determination for Objects End of the navigation path

Structure

The following assignment blocks are available:

  • Address

    A postal address specifying information such as country, region, city, street. The format differs regionally, for example, the United States and Germany require different formats. This is handled by the Business Address Services (BAS).

  • Geolocation

    Consists of a longitude and latitude value. The geolocation can be entered manually. Depending on your Customizing settings, it can also be derived from the address using a geocoder tool, which provides rough approximations of geolocations down to the country and regional level. It is then corrected automatically when the address is changed.

To use the location functionality, carry out the following Customizing activities:

  • Start of the navigation path SAP Web Application Server Next navigation step General Settings Next navigation step Set Geocoding End of the navigation path

  • Start of the navigation path Customer Relationship Management Next navigation step Master Data Next navigation step Products Next navigation step Objects Next navigation step Define Location Determination for Objects End of the navigation path