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

SAP Term: variant configuration

• Component: LO-VC

• Component Name: Variant Configuration

• Description: Description of complex products that are manufactured in many variants, for example, cars. All variants are defined as one variant product. The variant product has a super BOM, containing all the components that can be used in the product, and a super task list, containing all the operations that can be used to manufacture the product. By assigning the variant product to a class, you assign characteristics to the variant product. You use these characteristics to describe an individual variant. Object dependencies ensure that the correct components are selected from the super BOM and the correct operations are selected from the super task list.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Variant Configuration is a component of SAP's Logistics (LO) module. It is used to create and manage product variants, which are products that have different characteristics or features. Variant Configuration allows users to define the characteristics of a product, such as size, color, and material, and then create different variants of the product based on those characteristics. This helps companies reduce costs by eliminating the need to create multiple versions of the same product.
  
  How to use it: 
  Variant Configuration can be used to create and manage product variants. To do this, users must first define the characteristics of the product they want to create. This includes defining the attributes of the product, such as size, color, and material. Once these attributes have been defined, users can then create different variants of the product based on these attributes. For example, if a company wants to create a shirt in different sizes and colors, they can use Variant Configuration to define the attributes of the shirt and then create different variants based on those attributes.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using Variant Configuration, it is important to ensure that all of the attributes of a product are properly defined. This will help ensure that all of the variants created are accurate and consistent with each other. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all of the variants created so that they can be easily accessed when needed.
  
  Related Information: 
  Variant Configuration is part of SAP's Logistics (LO) module. Other components in this module include Warehouse Management (WM), Transportation Management (TM), and Extended Warehouse Management (EWM). Additionally, Variant Configuration is related to other SAP modules such as Sales & Distribution (SD) and Materials Management (MM).