What is product configuration model in SAP LO-VC - Variant Configuration?

SAP Term: product configuration model

• Component: LO-VC

• Component Name: Variant Configuration

• Description: All the data that describes a configurable product.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Product Configuration Model (PCM) is a feature of the LO-VC Variant Configuration component of SAP. It allows users to create and manage product variants, which are different versions of a product that have different characteristics. PCM enables users to define the characteristics of a product, such as size, color, and material, and then create different variants based on those characteristics. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use PCM, users must first define the characteristics of the product they want to create. This can be done by creating a “characteristic tree” which is a hierarchical structure that defines the characteristics of the product. Once the characteristics have been defined, users can then create different variants of the product by selecting different combinations of the characteristics. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a characteristic tree, it is important to consider how the different characteristics will interact with each other. For example, if one characteristic is size and another is color, then it may not make sense to have a large red product. It is also important to consider how many variants will be created and if they will be manageable. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The LO-VC Variant Configuration component also includes other features such as pricing and availability rules, which can be used to determine the price and availability of each variant. Additionally, PCM can be used in conjunction with other SAP components such as SAP ERP or SAP CRM to provide an integrated solution for managing product variants.