Setting up a classification structure in GRT

It can be difficult to find specific items in a company when there is no coherent classification system. The Product Classification module enables you to set up a classification and coding system that can help you quickly retrieve items.

Classification serves to distinguish and summarize objects by relevant characteristics. In other words, to classify objects into groups. In the Product Classification module, groups are called families. The GRT word for the characteristics of a group is features.

To set up a classification structure, the subjects that follow are crucial:

  • Families (refer to Families in GRT).
  • Features (refer to Features in GRT).
  • User data (authorizations).
  • Interaction data (refer to Interaction data in GRT).
  • Item code structure.

You can classify items after you have set a classification structure. First check whether the item exists in LN. If it does exist in LN, you can start classifying the item (refer to Classifying items in GRT). If the item does not exist, you can code and classify the new item. You can also include parts of the classification code in the code of the new item (refer to Coding and classifying items in GRT).

Note: If you use the Enterprise Modeler Content Pack with LN, consider using the MCO1010 (Item Classification) wizard to set up an item classification. You can execute this predefined wizard from the Wizards by Project Model (tgwzr4502m000) session after you specified the business function model for your company. See Business function model.