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

• A company should exist.

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

1. Open the Contract Change Basic Data window.
2. Select the Change Type tab and create a new record.
3. Enter an ID in the Change Type field.
4. Enter a short description of the type in the Description field.
5. Select a company in the Company field for which the change type is valid.
6. 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.
7. Optionally, select the External Approval Required checkbox, if this change type should make it mandatory to have an external approver for the contract change order.
8. Save the record.