What is issue variant type in SAP IS-M-SD - Media Sales and Distribution?

SAP Term: issue variant type

• Component: IS-M-SD

• Component Name: Media Sales and Distribution

• Description: Criterion used to classify issues that have the same structure of sections and columns. In the case of daily newspapers, the issue variant type could be said to represent the weekday. The issue variant type is also used to control partial subscriptions by means of the frequency rule. The following are examples of issue variant type: Saturday issue Summer issue

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• Key Concepts: 
  Issue variant type is a feature in SAP IS-M-SD Media Sales and Distribution that allows users to create different versions of the same document. This is useful for creating multiple versions of a document, such as a sales order, with different pricing or delivery terms. The issue variant type also allows users to store different versions of the same document in the system, making it easier to access and compare them. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the issue variant type feature, users must first create an issue variant type in the system. This can be done by going to the “Issue Variant Type” tab in the SAP IS-M-SD Media Sales and Distribution module. Once the issue variant type has been created, users can then create different versions of the same document by selecting the appropriate issue variant type from the drop-down menu. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an issue variant type, it is important to give it a descriptive name that will make it easy to identify later on. Additionally, it is important to make sure that all of the necessary fields are filled out correctly when creating an issue variant type. This will ensure that all of the necessary information is stored in the system for easy access later on. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the issue variant type feature in SAP IS-M-SD Media Sales and Distribution, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and videos available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use this feature.