
Functions for Structural Processing of Master Data Groups
Use
The following functions for processing the structure are available to help you process master data groups:
Features
Function |
Description/Execution |
Expand all/Collapse all |
Expands or hides subgroups (nodes). You can also do this by clicking the "+" or "-" in the tree structure. To expand or collapse the entire tree, position your cursor on the top node and choose Expand/Collapse. You can display and print different summarizations of the hierarchy. |
Find values |
Searches for values within the given group. Choose Edit ® <Object> ® Search. The group is expanded to the value selected. The system marks the value.You can also search for a value by choosing System ® List ® Find. |
Reassigning nodes |
Assigns a node to a different group within the structure. Proceed as follows:
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Remove nodes/values from the structure |
Removes a subgroup or a value from the whole group. However, the given subgroup or value remains on the database. Proceed as follows:
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Delete node |
Deletes the node of a group from the database. Proceed as follows:
You may only delete the given node if it is not used in any other place in the system. |
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Prints the tree structure. Choose Group ® Print or System ® List ® Print. | |
Maintain values |
Creates or changes values for a node of the group. Choose Insert <Object>.
If the group belongs to the standard hierarchy for the cost centers or the business processes, you cannot insert the cost center or business process, but you can create it. |
Sort individual values in ascending or descending order |
Sorts the values of the given subgroups Place your cursor on a node and choose Edit ® <Object> ® Sort asc./Sort desc. |
Display or change master data |
Branches to the display mode for the given master data. Select a value and choose Goto ® Display "cost center" (and so on).
In the change mode of the group maintenance of cost centers and business processes you can also change the given master record. If you have specified an interval of individual values, master data display is not possible. |