What is compare variants in SAP SRD-SCM-MD - SCM-Master Data?

SAP Term: compare variants

• Component: SRD-SCM-MD

• Component Name: SCM-Master Data

• Description: To assess the differences and similarities between production bill-of-material production BoM variants.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Compare variants is a feature in SAP that allows users to compare different versions of the same material master record. This feature is useful for tracking changes in material master records over time and for comparing different versions of the same material master record. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the compare variants feature, users must first select the material master record they wish to compare. Then, they can select the “Compare Variants” option from the menu. This will open a window that displays the differences between the two versions of the material master record. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When comparing variants, it is important to note that only changes made to the material master record will be displayed. If no changes have been made, then no differences will be displayed. Additionally, users should be aware that only certain fields can be compared when using this feature. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the compare variants feature in SAP, please refer to the SAP help documentation located at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SRD-SCM-MD/SCM-Master_Data/en-US.