What is 'instantiate' in SAP LO-VC - Variant Configuration?

instantiate - Overview

• Component: LO-VC

• Component Name: Variant Configuration

• Description: A process for differentiating between configurable assemblies with the same material number in one BOM, in which material variants, a material master record with BOM, are created for configurable materials.

instantiate - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Instantiate is a term used in SAP Variant Configuration (LO-VC). It is the process of creating an instance of a product or service based on a set of characteristics. This process is used to create a unique product or service that meets the customer's needs. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Variant Configuration, instantiate is used to create an instance of a product or service based on a set of characteristics. This process involves selecting the characteristics that are relevant to the customer's needs and then creating an instance of the product or service based on those characteristics. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When instantiating a product or service in SAP Variant Configuration, it is important to consider all relevant characteristics and ensure that they are accurately selected. This will ensure that the instance created meets the customer's needs. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on instantiating products and services in SAP Variant Configuration, please refer to the SAP help documentation.