What is base category in SAP CRM-MD - Master Data?

SAP Term: base category

• Component: CRM-MD

• Component Name: Master Data

• Description: Each product must be assigned to a base category. Base categories belong to the base hierarchy, which is assigned at the product type level. This hierarchy is also assigned to the application 'Product' in the 'Assign Category Hierarchies to Applications' transaction COMM_PRAPPLCAT.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Base category is a term used in the SAP CRM-MD Master Data component. It is a classification of products and services that are grouped together based on their characteristics. For example, a base category could be “electronics” and all products related to electronics would be grouped together under this base category. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Base categories are used to organize products and services in the SAP CRM-MD Master Data component. They can be used to quickly find related products and services, as well as to create reports and analyze data. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating base categories, it is important to consider how they will be used. Think about how the categories will be organized and what types of products or services should be included in each one. This will help ensure that the base categories are useful and easy to use. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on base categories in SAP CRM-MD Master Data, please refer to the official SAP documentation.