Objective
After completing this lesson, you will be able to substitute the asset master record fields
Substitution of Asset Master Record Fields
Look at the illustration, to follow Maxine’s explanation.
Precondition
Substitution only occurs if the precondition is met.
In the example, substitution is applied to all assets of company code 1010 that are classified as asset class 5000 LVA. The substitution occurs when the asset is created or changed.
Substitution
In the substitution, the field to be substituted is specified. In the example, it is the target field; BaseUnit for base unit of measure.
It is filled by a substitution type. In the example, it is filled with a constant. Here, the constant is PC for pieces.
The Overwrite option is selected, which means that any value in the field will be overwritten.
How to Create a Substitution Rule
Maxine shows Kevin the substitution.
Field Validation and Substitution
How to Activate and Retrieve a Log
Key Takeaways
- Substitution rules affect the manual creation and change of asset master records.
- You can use a substitution rule to derive asset master data automatically or even replace it with other values. Prerequisite: The Overwrite option must be selected.
- Define the precondition.
- Different fields are available for the substitution rule, depending on the event.
- Activate the substitution rule.
- Logging is possible.
Summary
- Substitution Rules: Automatically derive or replace asset master data using preconditions.
- Precondition and Substitution Setup: Define conditions and specify fields for substitution.
- Substitution Types: Options include clearing values, substituting with constants, using functions, or table lookup.
- Overwrite Option: Decide if existing values should be replaced by new ones.
- Logging: Activate logs to track substitution effects and review them in the Substitution/Validation Logs app.
