Managing Structural Changes 

Use

When extending or changing structures, it is advisable to consider what the structure looked like at a given time. The Product Structure Browser enables you to call up the structure for any date. In this way, you can check and manage structural changes over any period of time.

Procedure

  1. Start the Product Structure Browser by choosing Logistics ® Central Functions ® Engineering ® Environment ® Product Structure.
  2. Choose the Selection date icon.
  3. Reset the validity date by entering any date from the past and confirm using Continue.
  4. Activate the required filter using the Filters icon.
  5. 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. The validity date entered in the structure is shown in the upper section of the screen.

Result

An historical structure appears. To call up the current status, return to the initial screen and set the validity date to the current date.