What is 'characteristic' in SAP AP-CCM - SRM-Catalog Content Management?

characteristic - Overview

• Component: AP-CCM

• Component Name: SRM-Catalog Content Management

• Description: A property whose value describes and distinguishes between catalog items. The item Pen, for example, could have the characteristic Color, which in turn could have the characteristic values Red, Blue, or Green.

characteristic - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A characteristic is a feature of an item in SAP's AP-CCM SRM-Catalog Content Management component. It is used to describe the item and can be used to filter and search for items in the catalog. Characteristics can be either user-defined or predefined. Examples of characteristics include color, size, weight, and material. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Characteristics are used to describe items in the catalog and can be used to filter and search for items. To add a characteristic to an item, go to the item's details page and click on the "Characteristics" tab. From there, you can add or edit existing characteristics. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating characteristics, make sure they are descriptive and easy to understand. This will make it easier for users to find the items they are looking for. Additionally, try to use predefined characteristics whenever possible as this will make it easier for users to find items in the catalog. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on characteristics in SAP's AP-CCM SRM-Catalog Content Management component, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/AP_CCM_SRM_CATALOG_CONTENT_MANAGEMENT/latest/en-US