User Defined Structures (tppdm0195s000)

Use this session to maintain a user defined structure or the organization breakdown structures (OBS).

Note: The organization breakdown structure functionality is applicable only if the All Activity Types check box is selected in the Project Parameters (tppdm0100s000) session.

Field Information

User Defined Structure

The code that identifies the user defined structure or the organization breakdown structure.

Details

Description

The description or name of the code.

Type

The type of the user defined structure or the organization breakdown structure.

Allowed values

User Defined; Flat: If you select this option, you can only define a single level user defined structure.
User Defined; Hierarchical: If you select this option, you can define a hierarchical user defined structure with certain child levels.
Organization Breakdown Structure: If you select this option, you can define an organization breakdown structure.

Note: This option is available only if the All Activity Types check box is selected in the Project Parameters (tppdm0100s000) session.

Text

Use this field to enter a text related to the user defined structure or the organization breakdown structure.

Organization Breakdown Structure

Reference Type

If the user defined structure is an organization breakdown structure (OBS), you can define the reference; whether the OBS is used for one project or for a number of projects. If you create a user defined structure other than an OBS, a reference is not required.

Allowed values

Project OBS: You can use this option if the OBS must be defined for a specific project.
Standard OBS: You can use this option if a general OBS must be defined.
Not Applicable: The OBS in not applicable for the specific user defined structure.

Top Element

The element that forms the top level of the user defined structure for example organization breakdown structure (OBS). An element that is specified as a top element cannot be defined as a child element to any other element.