Foundation

The Foundation module provides the core set of configurable master data and structural definitions essential for the operation of the entire ERP.net system. Its primary function is to define the organizational structure, master units of measurement, geographical boundaries, and other basic reference data used universally across all modules.

Structure

This module contains fundamental definitions, serving as the common dictionary for the entire enterprise.

Submodule	Description
Enterprise	Defines the legal and operational enterprise companies within an organization that issue documents and are involved in transactions.
Activities	Provides task management and event/appointment scheduling capabilities and can be used to automatically create sales opportunities in the Presales module.
Contacts	Defines individuals and entities outside an immediate enterprise, used for managing relationships with customers, vendors, and partners.
Currencies	Defines named sets of currency exchange rates against a single reference currency for a given date.
Documents	Contains all sorts of documents issued by and to an enterprise.
Files	Manages files and organizes them into folders.
Geography	Establishes the geographical master data, including country definitions, administrative boundaries, sales territories, and specific mapping points used for routing and location services.
Products	Defines goods, materials, and services fundamental to the Inventory, Sales, Procurement, and Production modules.
Resources	Defines all physical and non-physical assets used in processes, including machinery, labor, and tools. This is the foundation on which the Production module builds its capacity and competence model.