What is 'characteristic type' in SAP IS-R - SAP for Retail?

characteristic type - Overview

• Component: IS-R

• Component Name: SAP for Retail

• Description: Retail Classification of a characteristic as a color or size characteristic for simplifying processing in color- and size-related processes.

characteristic type - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Characteristic type is a feature of the IS-R SAP for Retail component that allows users to define characteristics for materials and services. Characteristics are used to describe the properties of a material or service, such as size, color, weight, etc. Characteristic types are used to group similar characteristics together and make them easier to manage. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Characteristic types can be created in the SAP system by going to the “Characteristics” tab in the “Material Master” view. From there, users can create a new characteristic type and assign it to a material or service. Once created, users can then add characteristics to the characteristic type. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating characteristic types, it is important to consider how they will be used in the future. Characteristic types should be created with enough flexibility so that they can be used for multiple materials or services. Additionally, it is important to consider how the characteristics will be used in reports and other analyses. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on characteristic types and how they are used in IS-R SAP for Retail, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on using characteristic types in SAP.