ECR Properties

Though ECR objects have been deprecated, users who have ECRs from a previous release can view details about them. The ECR Properties page shows details about the ECR entered when the ECR was created or modified.

To view ECR properties, do one of the following:

  • Search for and select an ECR.
  • Click the highlighted name of an ECR from a related page.

The ECR properties are described below:

Field Description
Name The name of the ECR.
Type The type of ECR.
Description Details about the ECR.
Change Responsibility The organization that is the responsible change organization for the ECR.
Policy The policy that controls the lifecycle and access for the ECR.
Owner Person who has responsibility for the ECR.
Originator Person who created the ECR.
Originated The date when the ECR was created.
Severity The relative importance of the change. Options are High, Medium, or Low.
State The current state of the ECR in its lifecycle.
Reported Against Displays all items connected to the ECR. Click any highlighted name in this column to display the Properties page of the item.
Distribution List Shows the name of the member list that is used for notifications about the ECR. Click any highlighted name in this column to display the Member List page.
Reviewer List A reviewer list is a route template with a base purpose of "Review" that defines the list of people that should review the ECR before it is promoted to a specified state. Click any highlighted name in this column to display the Route Template page.
Category of Change Can be any of: Unassigned, Vendor Requirement, Product Improvement, New Production Introduction, Marketing Requirement, Facilitate Manufacturing, Drafting Error, Cost Reduction.
Reason for Change Describes why the change is required. This could include how the change will improve the product, which customers need the change, etc.
Responsible Design Engineer A selected user in the Senior Design Engineer role who reviews the ECR and creates a CO.
Affected Organizations A list of organizations who are responsible for the proposed changes connected to the ECR.

** Deviation-Related information (Shown only if Manufacturing BOM Management is installed and the type is DCR).

Start Effective Date Date on which the DCR becomes effective.
End Effective Date Date the DCR expires.
Affected Plants Plants that are affected by the DCR.

Actions/Toolbar Commands

The ECR Properties Action menu and toolbar commands are described below:

Command Description For More Information
Edit Details Edit the properties listed. Editing ECR Details
Cancel ECR Cancel the ECR. This link is not available if the ECR is at the Plan ECO state or beyond, if the ECR has already been canceled, or if you do not have modify access to the ECR. Canceling an ECR
Summary Report Generate an html report of all categories related to the ECR. The report form opens. You can print the report using your browser's print function. --