Re-using variants in process chains

Hi experts,
Need some clarification on variants used in process chains. I have variants created as they are needed when adding steps like activating an ods. However, I need to re-use this step (activating the ods) in another chain, however I cannot seem to reuse the existing variant as it is a 1-1 relationship (e.g. 1 variant to 1 chain). Is this a limitation to process chains or is there a way to reuse a variant since the step is exactly the same?
mark

Hi Mark
U can reuse the Varian no problem ..
just search the varian and select it . and then u just need to insert it and while inserting it will ask u "whud i need to display the corresponding PCs attached to this variant " if u dont want u just click on "No" so u can get the Process variant on the maintainnance screen ..
It not like one Process varian to one PC
Hope it helps
Regards
AK

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