Activating multisite - overview

To use the functionality for sites (multisite), which will become available in a later version of LN, the activation parameters must be set to Active on the Multi Site tab of the Implemented Software Components (tccom0100s000) session.

Before the activation parameters can be changed from Inactive to Active, you must execute several preparatory tasks for conversion, such as setting up new master data or correcting the existing master data. You can perform these tasks only if the status of the parameters is set to In Preparation. The new or modified master data is effective after the functionality is activated, which means the value of the appropriate parameter(s) is Active.

Activation parameters

These activation parameters are available:

  • Item Type Product
  • Standard Cost per Enterprise Unit
  • Planning Cluster Mandatory (can be activated in a later version of LN)
  • Sites (can be activated in a later version of LN)
Item type Product

In a multisite environment, the supply of an item can differ for each site. The item can be purchased at one site and subcontracted or produced at another site. However, the item type is a static and global setting. Consequently, the item types Purchased and Manufactured must be merged into the item type Product.

See Activating item type Product for multisite.

Standard cost per enterprise unit

In a multisite environment, the calculation of an item's standard cost must be performed at a more detailed level than the company level. Therefore, the item costing data must be available by enterprise unit instead of by company. Additionally, data such as the costing warehouse, costing source, and intercompany trade settings are required in the item costing data.

See Activating standard cost by enterprise unit for multisite.