What is 'product category hierarchy' in SAP SRD-MD-PRD - FDN-Product Master?

product category hierarchy - Overview

• Component: SRD-MD-PRD

• Component Name: FDN-Product Master

• Description: A hierarchical arrangement of product categories that represents the business relationships of specified product categories to each other.

product category hierarchy - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Product category hierarchy is a component of the SAP product master. It is used to organize and classify products into categories and subcategories. This helps to simplify the process of searching for products and makes it easier to find the right product for a given purpose. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The product category hierarchy is used to create a hierarchical structure of categories and subcategories. This structure can be used to organize products into different categories, such as by type, size, or color. The hierarchy can also be used to assign specific attributes to each product, such as pricing or availability. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a product category hierarchy, it is important to consider how the categories will be used. For example, if the categories are being used for pricing purposes, then it may be beneficial to create more detailed subcategories. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the hierarchy is easy to navigate and understand. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The product category hierarchy is closely related to other components of the SAP product master, such as product attributes and product variants. It is also related to other SAP modules, such as sales and distribution (SD) and materials management (MM). Understanding how these components interact with each other can help ensure that the product category hierarchy is set up correctly.