| # Element Relationship (tpptc1105s000) Use this session to maintain a parent-child relationship between two elements. You should run this session for all elements in the project to create a layered, multilevel tree structure of element relationships. This structure forms the basis for the element budget. You can maintain an unlimited number of parent-child levels. Note In any single session, you can specify only one parent and only one child. You can define an element as a parent (or child) in one session, and as child (or parent) in another. Use the Frequency field, to link a child more than once to a parent. This specifies how many instances of the child element must be linked to the parent in this parent-child relationship. Run separate sessions for the different relationships, to link different child elements to the same parents. In each session, specify the same parent but specify a different child. Run separate sessions for the different relationships, to link a child element to differetn parents. In each session, specify the same child but specify a different parent. You can maintain parent-child relationships only for projects with a Free or Active project status. Related topics To use an element structure To use elements Project An endeavor with a specific objective to be met within the prescribed time and financial limitation, and that has been assigned for definition or execution. Status The way to characterize a project. ERP LN distinguishes the following statuses: Free A project definition has been recorded, but the project has not yet been executed. Changes are still possible. Active During the execution of a project you can release, purchase, and register cost transactions. Finished The project is completed but it has not (yet) been financially closed. You can still register cost transactions. Actual purchase orders cannot be present for the project. Closed The project has been financially closed, the project definition can no longer be changed. Parent Element The smallest part of an element structure. An element is used to define the (structure of the) work of the project, so that you can carry it out. Element The budget status of the element. Sequence Number The number that identifies a data record or a step in a sequence of activities. Sequence numbers are used in many contexts. Usually ERP LN generates the sequence number for the next item or step. Depending on the context, you can overwrite this number. You can sometimes influence the numbering by setting the corresponding parameters. Child Element The child element. Frequency The number of times the child element appears in the selected part of the structure. This selected part is determined by the element on the Parent Element field. Child Activity Code The active plan with which the element is associated. This field is only applicable if: You intend to copy the element budget to an activity budget, by using the Copy Element Budget to Activity Budget (tpptc1240m000) session. You intend to generate activity-based control data based on the element budget, by using the Generate Control Data (tpptc1230m000) session. Child Activity Code The activity to be associated with the budget lines of the child element. This field is only applicable if: You intend to copy the element budget to an activity budget, by using the Copy Element Budget to Activity Budget (tpptc1240m000) session. You intend to generate activity-based control data based on the element budget, by using the Generate Control Data (tpptc1230m000) session. Budget Quantity The budgeted number of elements. You only need to enter a value if you invoice by element. If the elements are related in a tree-like structure, ERP LN performs calculations by using the Frequency field which indicates the number of times the element appears in that place of the element structure. Budget Quantity The difference between the original, unadjusted budget and the adjusted budget. Budget Status The budget status of the parent-child relationship. The budget status of the element relationships determines which functions of Project may be applicable. The budget status, which can also be assigned to budget lines, must be equal or higher than the status of the element to which it belongs. Text The difference between the original, unadjusted budget and the adjusted budget. |