What is 'standard selection variant' in SAP PP-BD - Basic Data?

standard selection variant - Overview

• Component: PP-BD

• Component Name: Basic Data

• Description: A selection variant that the Engineering Workbench uses, if you have not entered another selection variant.

standard selection variant - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Standard selection variants are used in the PP-BD Basic Data component of SAP to store and manage selection criteria for material master data. They are used to define the fields that will be displayed when a user searches for material master data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use a standard selection variant, first create the variant in the PP-BD Basic Data component. Then, assign the variant to a user or group of users. When a user searches for material master data, they will be presented with the fields defined in the standard selection variant. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a standard selection variant, it is important to consider which fields are most important for users to see when searching for material master data. This will help ensure that users can quickly and easily find the information they need. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on standard selection variants, please refer to SAP's official documentation on PP-BD Basic Data.