Tool identification

The master data of tools to be used in LN is first defined in this business object. The following data related to tools can be defined:

• Tool
• Tool types
• Tool types by tool kit
• Tool number
• Tool components

The first step is to define the tools. In the master data, tools are defined as a combination of tool type and tool number. The tool's life, refurbishing data, and the planning method can be specified for each tool type. Tools are considered as items.

If more than one tool is required to perform an operation, you can group tools to form a tool kit. To use tools interchangeably, alternative tools can be defined. Alternative tools are tools that can perform the same operation.

The tool component list can be maintained in this business object for multipiece tools that can have detachable components.