What is planning variant in SAP LO-VC - Variant Configuration?

SAP Term: planning variant

• Component: LO-VC

• Component Name: Variant Configuration

• Description: Variant for planning components of a configurable material that are critical or required frequently. The characteristics of the configurable material are used to describe a planning variant. In a sales order, the system checks whether the sales order can consume existing planning variants.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A planning variant is a feature of SAP's LO-VC Variant Configuration component. It is used to define the characteristics of a product or service and the rules that govern its configuration. It also allows users to create different versions of the same product or service, each with its own set of characteristics and rules. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Planning variants are used to define the characteristics of a product or service and the rules that govern its configuration. This includes defining the characteristics of the product or service, such as size, color, material, etc., as well as defining the rules that govern how it can be configured, such as which options are available and which combinations are allowed. Once a planning variant is created, it can be used to configure products or services in SAP. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a planning variant, it is important to consider all possible combinations of characteristics and rules that could be used to configure a product or service. This will ensure that all possible configurations are accounted for and that users have access to all the options they need. Additionally, it is important to keep the planning variant up-to-date with any changes in the product or service's characteristics or rules. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on planning variants and how they can be used in SAP's LO-VC Variant Configuration component, please refer to SAP's official documentation on the topic. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on how to use planning variants in SAP.