Business Functions (tgbrg2500m000)

Use this session to display and maintain (a library of) business functions that you can use to build business-function models.

You can create business-function models in the following sessions:

  • Business Functions by Reference Model (tgbrg3570m000)
  • Business Functions by Project Model (tgbrg4570m000)

For a better view on the hierarchy of business functions, go to the Specific menu and click the Business Function Browser command. A browser is started where you can expand and collapse the business function structure.

By means of-clicking the double-circels you can expand or collapse the business function structure.

By means of-clicking a single circle (lowest level in the hierarchy) the details of the business function will be displayed.

Current Modeling Version

The version you currently use to create and modify model items.

Business Function

A model item that defines relevant business issues.

A business function is used in business control diagrams to show how the primary process of an organization is controlled. In addition, a business function is the primary part of a business function model, which is a multilevel structure of the functions used in the business control model. A business function model provides a hierarchical breakdown of the business function.

You can also use a business function to transform a function model to a process model.

Version

A group of model items that share some characteristics, such as the customer, owner, and effective date.

External Code

A user-definable code that indicates the position of a model item relative to other model items.

Description

The description or name of the business function.

Parent Business Function

The business function that is one level above the current business function in the business-function hierarchy.

For a better view on the hierarchy of business functions, go to the Specific menu and click the Business Function Browser command. A browser is started where you can expand and collapse the business function structure.

By means of double-clicking the double-circels you can expand or collapse the business function structure.

By means of double-clicking a single circle (lowest level in the hierarchy) the details of the business function will be displayed.

Owner

An ERP user who has created a model item or version, or the ERP user who is responsible for the model or version.

Diagram Status

The stage in the development of a model item.

Repository Help

If this check box is selected, a Help text is available, which provides you with further information about the business function.

Expired

If this check box is selected, the business function can no longer be used in this version.