What is characteristic value in SAP IS-R - SAP for Retail?

SAP Term: characteristic value

• Component: IS-R

• Component Name: SAP for Retail

• Description: Retail A specification a characteristic may take. &EXAMPLE& Size 38

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• Key Concepts: 
  A characteristic value is a feature of a product or material in SAP for Retail. It is used to describe the characteristics of a product or material, such as size, color, or weight. Characteristic values are stored in the master data of the product or material and can be used to filter and search for products or materials in the system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Characteristic values can be used to filter and search for products or materials in SAP for Retail. To add a characteristic value to a product or material, go to the master data of the product or material and select “Characteristics” from the menu. Then, select “Add Characteristic Value” and enter the desired value. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When adding characteristic values, make sure to enter them in a consistent format. This will make it easier to search for products or materials with specific characteristics. For example, if you are entering sizes, make sure that all sizes are entered in the same format (e.g., S, M, L). 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on characteristic values in SAP for Retail, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_FOR_RETAIL/IS-R/en-US