Describing Force Element Data Model Design

Objective

After completing this lesson, you will be able to describe Force Element data model design.

Organizational Flexibility with Force Elements

Scenario

It is important to understand the role of the DFPS data model as it relates to the Force Element.

Graphic showing how personnel, material, financial and organizational objects interact within a WBS element, including positions, jobs, inventory objects, projects and cost‑related elements.

This figure illustrates a possible layout of all different objects and their links.

Screenshot of a force‑element structure linking a person to position, job, tasks, required qualifications and assigned material variants.

The figure shows all available objects.

View of the SAP Fiori Manage Force Elements screen showing the structure and details of the 111th Tank Battalion, including hierarchy, characteristics and validity data.

The figure shows the maintenance screen for Force Elements.

Diagram showing the SAP Manage Force Elements screen with search filters, hierarchy view, force‑element header details and characteristics from infotype 1050.

The figure explains the areas of the maintenance screen of Force Elements.

Create a Force Element

Business Scenario

You are a newly appointed Force Planner. In this role you are expected to manage all aspects of a Force Element in SAP D&S. In order to execute your duties, you must know how to navigate the SAP Fiori Launchpad, relevant tabs, attributes and how to assign objects as required.

Learn how to:

Search for a Force Element
Navigate Force Structure
Create Force Element

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