What is 'variant' in SAP BC-SRV-RM - SAP Records Management?

variant - Overview

• Component: BC-SRV-RM

• Component Name: SAP Records Management

• Description: A non-content-related version type. As well as different content versions, a document can also exist in different languages or formats, these documents are known as variants.

variant - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Variants are templates used in SAP Records Management to store and manage documents. They are used to define the structure of a document, including its fields, attributes, and other properties. Variants can be used to create new documents or modify existing ones.
  
  How to use it: 
  Variants are created in the SAP Records Management system. They can be used to create new documents or modify existing ones. To create a new variant, select the “Create Variant” option from the menu. Enter the name of the variant and select the fields and attributes that should be included in the document. Once the variant is created, it can be used to create new documents or modify existing ones.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a variant, it is important to consider how it will be used. Think about what fields and attributes are necessary for the document and make sure they are included in the variant. It is also important to consider how the variant will be used in different scenarios. For example, if a document needs to be modified frequently, it may be beneficial to create a variant with more fields and attributes than necessary so that it can easily be modified in different scenarios.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on variants in SAP Records Management, please refer to the SAP Help documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/BC-SRV-RM/latest/en-US/index.html?topic=Variants_Overview_in_SAP_Records_Management