Standard Naming Convention for Business Event Type in SAP SLCM – Format, Examples, and Best Practices

Learn the standardized naming convention for courses in SAP SLCM. Discover the correct format, detailed component explanations, and practical examples for course codes, sections, semesters, and shifts. Follow best practices to ensure consistency and clarity across university departments.

🔹 Standardized Naming Convention for Business Event Type in SAP SLCM

Format:

<COURSECODE>-<SECTION>-<SEMESTER>-<SHIFT>

🔹 Components Explained

• COURSECODE → Course number (e.g., CHEM-403, CSC-101, ENG-205)
• SECTION → A, B, C … (sequential per semester)

• SEMESTER →

  • F25 = Fall 2025
  • S25 = Spring 2025
  • Su25 = Summer 2025

• SHIFT →

  • M = Morning
  • E = Evening
  • WE = Weekend

🔹 Standard Examples

Chemistry – CHEM-403 (Fall 2025)

• Morning Sections

  • CHEM-403-F25-M → Morning
  • CHEM-403-A-F25-M → Section A, Morning
  • CHEM-403-B-F25-M → Section B, Morning

• Evening Sections

  • CHEM-403-F25-E → Evening
  • CHEM-403-A-F25-E → Section A, Evening
  • CHEM-403-B-F25-E → Section B, Evening

✅ Best Practices

1. Consistency is key — same format across all faculties.
2. Uppercase for Course Code, SECTION, and SHIFT → avoids confusion in reports.
3. Semester codes fixed → F, S, Su (no variations like FA, SP, SUM).
4. Shift codes fixed → M, E, WE.
5. Always document and circulate the naming standard for departmental compliance.

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