When you process structures, it may be necessary to inform other users about the changes made. All the changes are posted directly in the Product Structure Browser, so that you can send a mail to the processor responsible, informing them of a change made.
From the Product Structure Browser, you can also trigger actions based on changes by using the SAP Business Workflow. You can generate defined tasks for each object and send them to a user.
You use SAPOffice mail and SAP Business Workflow using the Business Workplace. For more information, see Business Workplace .
Start the Product Structure Browser by choosing
.Activate the required filter using the
Filters
icon.
Enter the uppermost technical object in the hierarchy on the relevant tab page (
Functional location
or
Equipment
) and choose
Continue
. The technical object entered now appears in the browser.
Place the cursor on the technical object and call up the context menu using the right mouse button.
If you choose
Send
, you can process a SAPOffice mail document. Enter a short text, long text, and the user name of the recipient. The relevant technical object is sent as an attachment to the mail document.
If you choose
Create work item
, you can generate a new work item for existing workflow tasks for a processor. Enter the name of the person responsible and choose
Continue
. Then select the relevant line and choose
Create task
. As soon as the task has been generated, you can use
Cancel
to exit the screen and return to the structure.
If you choose
Create in object folder
, the system branches to your personal folder in the Business Workplace. Choose a folder and confirm using
Continue
. The technical object is now stored in your folder.
Mail documents and workflow tasks are sent to the Business Workplace. You can also maintain your folders in the Business Workplace. On the initial SAP screen, choose
Workflow
, and your mail documents under
Unread documents
.