What is generic material in SAP IS-R - SAP for Retail?

SAP Term: generic material

• Component: IS-R

• Component Name: SAP for Retail

• Description: Retail A special type of configurable material for structuring the variants of a material such as a fashion item. A generic material can have both variant-creating characteristics and non-variant-creating characteristics. If a number of materials differ only in certain characteristics - such as in color, size or style - the individual materials are referred to as variants and grouped together as a "generic material." The definition of a generic material makes it easier to maintain variants. Data common to all variants can be entered for the generic material and does not have to be entered more than once.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Generic material is a type of material in the IS-R SAP for Retail system that is used to represent a group of materials with similar characteristics. It is used to simplify the process of managing and tracking inventory, as it allows for the grouping of multiple materials into one. This makes it easier to track and manage inventory, as well as to create reports and analyze data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Generic material can be used in the IS-R SAP for Retail system by creating a generic material master record. This record contains information about the group of materials that are being grouped together, such as their characteristics, pricing, and availability. Once the generic material master record is created, it can be used to create purchase orders, sales orders, and other documents related to the materials in the group. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a generic material master record, it is important to ensure that all of the materials in the group have similar characteristics. This will make it easier to track and manage inventory, as well as to create reports and analyze data. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes that are made to the generic material master record, as this can affect how the materials in the group are managed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on generic material 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 how to use generic material in IS-R SAP for Retail.