Fund Center derivation based on PM order

[Former Member]

Hi all,

Our requirement is that Fund Center should be derived from the cost center field (location tab) in the PM order. I am using function module FMDT_READ_MD_ORDER to achieve the result. I am getting the result but it is disturbing my process orders creation as there is no cost center field in process order master

I want to make a condition based on PM order type. what is the best option. Can i use the following

First derivation rule . update Order Type to USERTEMP1

Second derivation rule: call FMDT_READ_MD_ORDER and put a condition to check USERTEMP1 is PM order types

Please advise. Will it affect any other area

Lincy

[iklovski · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Yes, the way you described would be most common practice to deal with this requirement. You read the relevant data through built-in function module (or user-exit) and put the value in temporarily field. Then, in the next rule you base FM derivation on that field.

Regards,

Eli

[former_member184992]

Hi Lincy,

I agree with Eli, it should work. I just have something else to add here.

In case you change the original Cost Center in Location Tab, field Funds Center will not be re-derived automatically. You can check my SAP Note 1268001 item 2 that shows the customizing for PM (and other areas also) and a suggestion of exit (item 2.c) if you want the change to be automatic. The information there is valid even if you are not receiving the error mentioned in the Note.

I hope this helps.

Regards, Vanessa.