Changes Without History (SAP Library

Changes Without History

When you change a BOM without reference to a change number, the change objects (for example, BOM header or item) are changed directly in the BOM. The system does not duplicate header or item records. As a result, you can no longer display the status before the change. However, changes are logged in change documents. These change documents contain both the old and the new field values.

Example of a change without history:

Item 0010 has been entered in a BOM with the valid-from date t0.

You change item 0010 for valid-from date d1 by replacing component A with component B . You make this change without reference to a change number.

The system does not store the status of the BOM before the change (item 0010 with component A).
The valid-from date of item 0010 is the valid-from date of component B.

Even after the change, the changed item has only one validity period (d0 – 12/31/9999).

Note

To change a BOM, either with or without history, always choose Material BOM ® Change.

The only difference is that you do not enter a change number if you change without history.

On the initial screen, in the Valid from field, enter a date from within the validity period of the BOM. The change is automatically valid for the entire period (beginning with the creation date).

Note

The system automatically generates change documents for changes without reference to a change number.

See also:

Displaying Change Documents