What is product role in SAP CRM-IU - Utilities Industry?

SAP Term: product role

• Component: CRM-IU

• Component Name: Utilities Industry

• Description: Class that technically represents the product purpose and the way in which it can be used. The product role defines the options and modeling options for the product. The following product roles are supported in the utilities environment: Product determination object Product module Utility product Reference product

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• Key Concepts: 
  Product role is a feature of the SAP CRM-IU Utilities Industry component that allows users to assign roles to products. This allows users to define the different types of products they offer and assign specific roles to each product. For example, a user may assign a “utility” role to a product, which would allow them to track usage and billing information for that product. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the product role feature, users must first create a product role in the SAP CRM-IU Utilities Industry component. This can be done by selecting the “Product Role” option from the main menu. Once the product role has been created, users can then assign it to any products they wish. This can be done by selecting the “Assign Product Role” option from the main menu. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating product roles, it is important to consider how they will be used. For example, if a user is creating a role for a utility product, they should consider what type of usage and billing information they want to track for that product. This will help ensure that the product role is set up correctly and that all relevant information is tracked. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the product role feature in SAP CRM-IU Utilities Industry, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and resources available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use this feature.