Creating a Structure 

Use

You can use the functions of the Product Structure Browser to create a hierarchy of technical objects from a uniform graphical user interface. Objects that you add to the structure are posted directly to the database and displayed in the browser.

The usual guidelines about creating hierarchical structures of technical objects and data transfer within structures apply for all activities in the Product Structure Browser. For more information, see Structure Indicators and Data Transfer.

Prerequisites

For you to create a structure in the Product Structure Browser, at least the uppermost hierarchy node must already be created in the system. Create the uppermost technical object in the hierarchy with the usual create transaction. For more information, see Creation Functions for Functional Locations and Creating Equipment.

Procedure

  1. Start the Product Structure Browser by choosing Logistics ® Central Functions ® Engineering ® Environment ® Product Structure.
  2. Activate the required filter using the Filters icon.
  3. 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.
  4. Place the cursor on the technical object and call up the context menu using the right mouse button.
  5. You can now use the context menu to create subordinate functional locations or pieces of equipment in the system and simultaneously insert them into the structure. To do this, choose the functions Create subordinate functional location or Create equipment in the context menu.

    6. Complete the master record fields. When you save the master record, the technical object is posted and displayed immediately in the structure.

  6. You can use the context menu to insert technical objects, which already exist in the system, in the structure. To do this, choose the function Reassign hierarchy or Install equipment in the context menu.
  7. You can use the context menu to copy branches of your structure. To do this, choose the function Copy sub-hierarchy in the context menu.

You can also copy branches from other structures into your new structure. To do this, choose the Other object icon and enter the required object. The other structure appears in a screen area. Place the cursor on the technical object to be copied and call up the context menu using the right mouse button. Choose Copy if you require the technical object in both structures or Reassign if you want to move the technical object from one structure to another.