What is maintenance variant in SAP LO-ECH - Engineering Change Management?

SAP Term: maintenance variant

• Component: LO-ECH

• Component Name: Engineering Change Management

• Description: Parameter variant defined in the change master record. If you process a change object with reference to a change master record in which you have saved a maintenance variant, the system automatically displays the the change statuses that match the variant.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A maintenance variant is a feature of the LO-ECH Engineering Change Management component of SAP. It is used to define the scope of a change process, such as which objects are affected by the change and which tasks need to be completed. It also defines the sequence in which tasks must be completed and the roles and responsibilities of each participant in the process. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use a maintenance variant, first create a change request in SAP. Then, select the maintenance variant that best fits your needs. This will define the scope of the change process and set up the sequence of tasks that need to be completed. Finally, assign roles and responsibilities to each participant in the process. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a maintenance variant, it is important to consider all aspects of the change process, including which objects are affected by the change and which tasks need to be completed. It is also important to consider who will be responsible for each task and how long it will take to complete each task. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on maintenance variants, please refer to SAP's official documentation on Engineering Change Management (LO-ECH). Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials on how to use maintenance variants in SAP.