Setting up the PLM company data

  1. Run the Initialize Parameters (tcmcs0295m000) session.
    Note: The application checks whether all the tables required for the packages, for the company are present. The initial records with default values in the tables are automatically filled.
  2. Select COM Parameters (tccom5000m000) session from the PLM Company Setup – Master Data menu. Specify the data if PLM must use number groups for business partners, addresses, and contacts.
    • Specify the type of check for bank account numbers.
    • Specify whether destination sales tax is applicable.
    Note: The Miscellaneous tab contains units for time, distance, and availability. This data setup is part of the master data definition.
  3. Define the default company’s address using the Addresses (tccom4530m000) session.
  4. Specify the basic information about the first company in the General Company Data (tccom0502m000) session:
    • The company number that you previously defined in the Companies (ttaad1100m000) session.
    • The company's default address.
    • The company's country of residence.
    • The company's default language.
  5. Select the packages and modules that the company uses in the Implemented Software Components (tccom0500m000) session:
    • Select the People (BP) check box.
    • Select the Product Life Cycle Management check box.
      Note: 
      • For a combined PLM/LN environment, these are defined by the implementation team based on the implementation scope.
      • The company's default address, country of residence, and default language are used in various sessions and on various reports throughout the PLM application.
      • The data for each company is maintained in the Implemented Software Components (tccom0500m000) session.
      • All companies that are part of a multicompany structure must share the Implemented Software Components (Companies) (tccom000) table.