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Prerequisites

You can create a content version automatically for a processing status of an original application file if you have created the following in Customizing:

  • The workstation application must support content versions. You make this setting in Customizing for Document Management under   General Data   Define Workstation Application.  

  • In the document type, you have activated the Content Version checkbox for at least one status. You make this setting in Customizing for Document Management under   Control Data   Define Document Type   and then Define Document Status.

For more information, see Creating Content Versions.

Procedure

  1. Process the document on the relevant tab page:

    • DM on the SAP GUI: Document Data or Original tab page

    • DM on the PLM Web UI: General Data or Originals Processing tab page

  2. Set a status that automatically creates a content version, such as "Check Request".

    Note that on the SAP GUI only, a dialog box appears where you can enter a descriptive short text for the version.

  3. Confirm your entry.

    You can continue processing the document.

  4. Save your document.

Result

The system creates a copy when you start to process the original application file again. The previous processing status remains unchanged in the secure storage area and can be displayed from the Originals tab page on the SAP GUI or on the Originals Processing tab page on the PLM Web UI. All changes are saved in the new content version that is also checked in and stored in a secure storage area.