What is characteristic in SAP LO-LIS - Logistics Information System (LIS)?

SAP Term: characteristic

• Component: LO-LIS

• Component Name: Logistics Information System (LIS)

• Description: The criterion used to group data such as "sales organization", "purchasing organization", "plant" or "material". Characteristics are a component of information structures. Key figures can be summarized by period for these characteristics. Each characteristic has characteristic values, the characteristic "sales organization" can have the value "sales organization NORTH" or "sales organization 0001".

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• Key Concepts: 
  A characteristic in the Logistics Information System (LIS) of SAP is a data element that describes a material or a service. It is used to classify and group materials and services in the system. Characteristics can be used to define the properties of a material or service, such as its size, color, weight, or other attributes. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Characteristics are used to define the properties of a material or service in SAP. They can be used to group materials and services into categories, and they can also be used to filter materials and services for reporting purposes. Characteristics can also be used to define pricing rules for materials and services. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating characteristics in SAP, it is important to ensure that they are properly defined and that they are consistent across all materials and services. This will help ensure that the characteristics are accurately reflected in reports and pricing rules. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on characteristics in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on how to use characteristics in SAP.