What is appropriation request variant in SAP IM - Investment Management?

SAP Term: appropriation request variant

• Component: IM

• Component Name: Investment Management

• Description: An appropriation request variants represent different possible alternatives for conducting an appropriation request. You can provide information on how a variant should be conducted and also enter plan values for the variant. Each appropriation request for which plan values are managed must therefore have at least one variant. During the execution phase, the variant can be used during the annual revision of plan values for a measure. You can assign an appropriation request variant to a plan version of an investment program. You can then use the investment program to roll up the plan values of the appropriation request variant, as well as to create reports on it.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An appropriation request variant is a feature of SAP Investment Management (IM) that allows users to create a template for an appropriation request. This template can be used to quickly and easily create multiple appropriation requests with the same structure and data. The template can be customized to include specific fields, such as budget, cost center, and account assignment. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use an appropriation request variant, users must first create the template in the IM system. This can be done by selecting the “Create” option in the IM menu and then selecting “Appropriation Request Variant” from the list of available options. Once the template is created, users can then use it to quickly create multiple appropriation requests with the same structure and data. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an appropriation request variant, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary fields are included in the template. This will ensure that all of the necessary information is included in each appropriation request created using the template. Additionally, it is important to save the template after it has been created so that it can be used again in the future. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use an appropriation request variant in SAP Investment Management, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create and use an appropriation request variant in SAP IM.