Tracking Changes in a Lean Catalog

Objective

After completing this lesson, you will be able to track changes in a Lean Catalog.

Change Tracking

You can track changes in a catalog. This is dependent on the catalog type configuration. To check the configuration, go to transaction /ESAPLC/LCATCUST. In Basic Settings, choose Define product catalogsDefine product catalog types.

The list of product catalog types will be displayed. From the list of purchasing documents, select your catalog type and choose Advanced Settings. You will then see the following screen.

Advanced settings options for a purchasing catalog, highlighting the No Change Documents checkbox.

You can use the No Change Documents checkbox to control how changes are tracked in your catalog. By default, this box is unchecked, meaning the system tracks all changes. If you select it, tracking will be disabled.

To view your change history, return to the catalog content, right-click on a catalog area and select Display Changes. This opens a menu where you can choose the specific types of changes you want to see. Once you’ve made your selections, choose Apply to view the results in a detailed table.

How to Track Changes in a Lean Catalog

Summary

  • Check catalog type configuration in transaction /ESAPLC/LCATCUST to determine if change tracking is enabled.
  • Use the No Change Documents checkbox to control whether the system tracks catalog changes.
  • View the catalog change history by selecting Display Changes from the catalog area menu.