Element Relationship (tpptc1105s000)

	Element Relationship (tpptc1105s000) Use this session to maintain a parent-child relationship between two elements. You should run this session for all elements in the project to create a layered, multilevel tree structure of element relationships. This structure forms the basis for the element budget. You can maintain an unlimited number of parent-child levels. Note In any single session, you can specify only one parent and only one child. You can define an element as a parent (or child) in one session, and as child (or parent) in another. Use the Frequency field, to link a child more than once to a parent. This specifies how many instances of the child element must be linked to the parent in this parent-child relationship. You can link a child element to different parent elements by entering different parent elements for the same child element, however, you must restart the session to enter each record. You can link a parent element to different child elements by entering different child elements for the same parent element, however, you must restart the session to enter each record. You can maintain parent-child relationships only for projects with a Free or Active project status. Related topics Using an element structure To use elements Project An endeavor with a specific objective to be met within the prescribed time and financial limitation, and that has been assigned for definition or execution. Status The way to characterize a project. LN distinguishes these statuses: Free A project definition has been recorded, but the project has not yet been executed. Changes are still possible. Active During the execution of a project you can release, purchase, and register cost transactions. Finished The project is completed but it has not (yet) been financially closed. You can still register cost transactions. Actual purchase orders cannot be present for the project. Closed The project has been financially closed, the project definition can no longer be changed. Archived The project is stored in an archive company. The project archive company can be used as a repository for historical project data. Parent Element The smallest part of an element structure. An element is used to define the (structure of the) work of the project, so that you can carry it out. Element The budget status of the element. Sequence Number The number that identifies a data record or a step in a sequence of activities. Sequence numbers are used in many contexts. Usually LN generates the sequence number for the next item or step. Depending on the context, you can overwrite this number. Child Element The child element. Frequency The number of times the child element appears in the selected part of the structure. This selected part is determined by the element on the Parent Element field. Note The value in this field is 1 if the Budgeting Method field in the Project (tppdm6600m400) is set to Production Rate. Child Plan The active plan with which the element is associated. This field is only applicable if: You intend to copy the element budget to an activity budget, by using the Copy Element Budget to Activity Budget (tpptc1240m000) session. You intend to generate activity-based control data based on the element budget, by using the Generate Control Data (tpptc1230m000) session. Child Activity The activity to be associated with the budget lines of the child element. This field is only applicable if: You intend to copy the element budget to an activity budget, by using the Copy Element Budget to Activity Budget (tpptc1240m000) session. You intend to generate activity-based control data based on the element budget, by using the Generate Control Data (tpptc1230m000) session. Budget Quantity The budgeted number of elements. You only need to enter a value if you invoice by element. If the elements are related in a tree-like structure, LN performs calculations by using the Frequency field which indicates the number of times the element appears in that place of the element structure. Unit The unit of measure used to express the budget quantity. Budget Status The budget status of the parent-child relationship. The budget status of the element relationships determines which functions of Project may be applicable. The budget status, which can also be assigned to budget lines, must be equal or higher than the status of the element to which it belongs. Text The difference between the original, unadjusted budget and the adjusted budget.