What is function variant in SAP PLM-WUI-APP - PLM Web Applications?

SAP Term: function variant

• Component: PLM-WUI-APP

• Component Name: PLM Web Applications

• Description: The assignment of a final material to a function in a product. In the example of the function 'car stereo', the function variants are the 'Alpha stereo' and the 'Beta stereo'. One particular function variant is selected as a result of the object dependencies that are assigned to the function variant. The function variant can be maintained with a history, which means that the change status is documented and change documents are created. The material quantity and unit of measure needed for production are also maintained in the function variant and are always product-related.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A function variant is a feature of the SAP PLM Web Applications component that allows users to save different versions of a function with different parameters. This allows users to quickly switch between different versions of the same function, without having to manually enter the parameters each time. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use a function variant, first create a new version of the function with the desired parameters. Then, save this version as a function variant. To switch between different versions of the same function, simply select the desired variant from the list of available variants. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a new function variant, it is important to give it a descriptive name so that it can be easily identified later. Additionally, it is helpful to keep track of which parameters are used in each variant, as this can be useful for troubleshooting later on. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using function variants in SAP PLM Web Applications, please refer to the official SAP documentation.