What is product variant structure in SAP AP-PPE - FND Integrated Product and Process Engineering?

SAP Term: product variant structure

• Component: AP-PPE

• Component Name: FND Integrated Product and Process Engineering

• Description: A new way of representing the BOMs for products that have a large number of variants especially in the automotive industry. The PVS provides a multi-level structure, the core elements of which are PVS nodes and PVS variants. This can be used to create abstract functional structures for a product and concrete data can be added to these structures during later steps. The PVS can portray engineering/design processes with a focus on product data management as well as production processes with a focus on requirements planning.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Product variant structure is a feature of the SAP AP-PPE FND Integrated Product and Process Engineering component. It allows users to create and manage product variants, which are different versions of a product that have different characteristics. This feature enables users to quickly and easily create and manage multiple versions of a product, allowing them to customize their products for different customers or markets. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Product variant structure can be used to create and manage product variants. To do this, users must first define the characteristics of the product variant they wish to create. This includes defining the attributes of the product, such as size, color, material, etc. Once the characteristics have been defined, users can then create the product variant by assigning values to each of the attributes. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating product variants, it is important to ensure that all of the attributes are properly defined and that all of the values are correctly assigned. This will ensure that the product variant is accurately created and that it meets all of the customer’s requirements. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all of the product variants that have been created in order to ensure that they are properly managed and updated as needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The SAP AP-PPE FND Integrated Product and Process Engineering component also includes features such as bill of materials (BOM) management, process engineering, and cost estimation. These features can be used in conjunction with product variant structure in order to create and manage complex products with multiple variants. Additionally, SAP provides a variety of resources and tools for users who wish to learn more about product variant structure and how to use it effectively.