Lifecycle Data Management

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. In SAP ERP, you can manage all product and project-related data using SAP Product Lifecycle Management. Which of the following SAP Product Lifecycle Management components provides the integration of external files into SAP ERP?

a. Product Structure Browser
b. Engineering Change Management
c. Document Management
d. Variant Configuration Management

2. The Document Management System allows for the integration of external files through which of the following?

(Choose the correct answer)
a. MDM
b. SAP XI
c. PLM interface
d. Web AS
e. CAx

3. Document Info Records allow documents to be linked to which of the following objects?

(Choose all that apply)
a. BOMs
b. Material Master
c. Production Orders
d. PRTs
e. QM Info Records

4. To view the original document in the Product Structure Browser, you use which of the following?

(Choose the correct answer)
a. Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) Viewer
b. SAP List Viewer
c. ALV Grid Control
d. Document Info Record

5. Which are advantages of Engineering Change Management?

a. Changes that belong together are grouped in a change number
b. Monitoring and documentation of changes
c. Saving multiple change statuses for an object
d. Integration into the logistics process chain
e. Classification of changes

6. In Engineering Change Management, the Change Number structure includes which of the following?

(Choose all that apply)
a. Header
b. Item
c. Object change records
d. Object types

7. Which of the following are steps in the classification process?

a. Create characteristics and allowed values
b. Maintain classes
c. Assign the info record to the class
d. Assign relevant characteristics to classes
e. Assign the class to an object

8. Which of the following are uses of classification?

a. Search
b. Version management
c. Change management
d. Variant configuration
e. Batch management

9. Which of the following are elements of Lifecycle Data Management?

a. Long-term planning
b. Document Management
c. Product structure management
d. MPS
e. Integration
f. Engineering change and configuration management

10. Which of the following are functions of the document info record?

a. Version management
b. Status management
c. Classification
d. Secure storage areas

11. Characteristics are assigned to a ________________, which is assigned to _______________.

12. Which of the following is a graphical tool that shows a hierarchical graph of all the objects relevant for a product’s development?

a. Engineering workbench
b. Secure storage area
c. DMS
d. Product structure browser
e. ECR

13. To view the original document in the Product Structure Browser, you use which of the following?

(Choose the correct answer)
a. Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) Viewer
b. SAP List Viewer
c. ALV Grid Control
d. Document Info Record

14. Which of the following are reasons for engineering change management?

a. Changes that belong together are grouped together
b. Monitoring and documenting changes
c. Saving multiple change statuses for an object
d. Version management
e. Planning and realization of specific effectivity
f. Integration in the logistics process chain
g. Connection with classification systems

15. Which of the following are true of the PLM interface?

a. Bidirectional data exchange
b. Standard BAPI and RFC technology
c. Functions with SAP GUI
d. Functions without SAP GUI
e. Version management

Answers

1) c
2) c
3) a, b, c, d, e
4) a
5) a, b, c, d
6) a, c, d
7) a, b, d, e
8) a, d, e
9) b, c, e, f
10) a, b, c, d
11) Class – Object
12) d
13) a
14) a, b, c, e, f
15) a, b, c, d

FAQ

What is Lifecycle Data Management?

Lifecycle Data Management (LDM) is a crucial aspect of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), which focuses on managing product-related data throughout its lifecycle. It integrates with SAP ERP to optimize document management, change management, classification, and engineering workflows.

Key Components of Lifecycle Data Management in SAP

  1. Document Management System (DMS) – Helps manage and link documents with product data.
  2. Engineering Change Management (ECM) – Facilitates version control and change documentation.
  3. Product Structure Management – Ensures a structured representation of components and dependencies.
  4. Classification and Variant Configuration – Supports efficient searching and customization.

Benefits of Engineering Change Management (ECM)

  • Improved traceability of changes
  • Better collaboration across departments
  • Enhanced product quality with proper documentation
  • Streamlined integration into logistics and production

How SAP’s PLM Interface Supports Lifecycle Data Management

SAP’s PLM interface ensures seamless data integration, utilizing BAPI and RFC technology for efficient data exchange. This helps businesses manage version control, engineering changes, and product configurations without manual errors.

Why is Lifecycle Data Management Essential?

  • Reduces operational inefficiencies
  • Enhances compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Speeds up time-to-market for products
  • Ensures data consistency across all enterprise systems
By implementing a robust Lifecycle Data Management strategy, companies can significantly improve their engineering processes, document control, and product development efficiency.
 

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