What is master characteristic in SAP CRM-MD-PCT - Product Catalog?

SAP Term: master characteristic

• Component: CRM-MD-PCT

• Component Name: Product Catalog

• Description: Special case of a catalog item characteristic. Master characteristics refer to product attributes in the product master. Their values are transferred to the product catalog along with the products. They can only be displayed in the product catalog.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A master characteristic is a feature of the CRM-MD-PCT Product Catalog in SAP that allows users to define characteristics for products and services. It is used to store product information such as product name, description, price, and other attributes. The master characteristic also allows users to create custom characteristics for products and services. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the master characteristic, users must first create a product or service in the CRM-MD-PCT Product Catalog. Once the product or service is created, users can then add characteristics to it by selecting the “Master Characteristic” option from the menu. From there, users can enter the desired characteristics for the product or service. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a master characteristic, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary information is included. This includes the product name, description, price, and any other relevant attributes. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the characteristics are accurate and up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the master characteristic in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/CRM_MD_PCT/7.0/en-US/f3d8f9a2b6c14e8a9f3d7c2b5f1e4d6a.html