Register Change Type
Explanation
Use this activity to create change types, which can be used to
classify and group contract change orders. The change type:
- indicates the origin of the change via the change source of the change type.
The change source can be either Customer, Supplier or Project..
- controls the objects that can be connected in the contract change order header.
- controls if the contract change order requires external approval.
- controls the type of approval that will be required when the contract change
order is processed.
- controls how automatic numbering will be generated for the change order
number.
Prerequisites
System Effects
- A change type is created, which can be used by a contract change
order.
Window
Contract
Change Basic/Change Type
Related Window Descriptions
Contract Change Basic Data/Change
Type
Procedure
- Open the Contract Change Basic Data
window.
- Select the Change
Type tab and create a new record.
- Enter an ID in the Change Type field.
- Enter a short description of the type in the Description field.
- Select a company in the Company field for which the change type is
valid.
- Select a value from the Change Source list
to indicate the origin of the change. Select Customer if the change is
related to a sales contract with the customer. Select Supplier
if the change is related to sub contract with the supplier. Select Project for project
and other changes.
- Optionally, select the External Approval Required check box,
if this change type
should make it mandatory to have an external approver for the contract
change order.
- Save the record.