Variant configuration BOM

Hi
Please tell me type of BOM in Variant Configuration? When and where it should use. ?
How to comfigured ?

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Production Order BOM with Variant Configurable Material

Hi,
I have a requirement to process the document items in the Production Order BOM for a variant configurable martial. I am not sure which Function Module will do this purpose. I checked the FM: CS_BOM_EXPL_MAT_V2 and does not seem to be working.
Can you please help me with a suitable Function Module or program that will process the Production Order BOM? Appreciate Your Help.
Thanks,
Kanan
Edited by: Kannan SA on Jul 6, 2011 8:59 PM

What are you doing with the characteristics right now ?
If you want operations selected based on characteristic values, you need to have dependencies written just like you do (or in your case, will do) in your BOM components.
I understand the business-push to not do things 100% at the start and just "oh we'll add that part later" but I would really push back to get that part included initially.

Super BOM in Variant configuration

Hi SAP gurus,
Can anyone tell me the difference between Variant configuration and Super BOM, if possible with an example.
And also please forward any information on configuring the Super BOM.
Thanks & regards,
Praveen Kumar,
[email protected]

Hi,
For super BOM u need to do do the following configurartion settings.
1. For Min item pricing go to VOV7 and select TAQ , go to structure scope and keep B(Explode Multi BOM)
2. then go to v0v4 do the settings
         OR ERLA TAQ
         OR NORM TAQ TAE
         OR NORM TAE   TAE
3. Maintain the records in CS01.
Regards,
Sree

Multilevel variant configuration without BOM explosion

Hi!
We have the following problem:
We use BOMs with variant configuration in SD and NO BOM explosion. Means, enter the BOM-head material in the SD line, go to the configuration screen and configure the multilevel BOM. There are classes and attributes on every level in the multilevel BOM structure.
After finishing the variant configuration, we save the SD order. If we enter the new SD order again with VA03 and go to the configuration of the SD line, the system forgot every attribute value on levels other than the BOM-head. We see the structure of the selected BOM materials, but no previously entered configuration value on other levels.
Do we make something wrong, or is this a SAP standard "feature" ?
Thanks,
Richard

Hi,
This is a standard feature.The values which you will select for the configurable material,you will not able to see when you got to VA03.
Reward points if helpful.
Regards,
Amrish Purohit

Variant Configuration - Order BOM problems

Good morning,
I am having problems regarding the Order BOM in variant configuration. I have maintained the configuration profile as follows:
CONFIG PARAMETERS
Ordem BOM
Result oriented
Multilevel
BOM application - SD01
ORDER BOM
Maint. in order allowed - checked
Automatic fixing - checked
I have also maintained a BOM, for usage '5 - sales and distriburion', with the selection conditions at the object dependencies.
When I test the results in CU50, assign all characteristics and push the button "Engineering" the icons for manual maintenance appear correctly in the screen...BUT when I raise the actual order, the icons are gone, therefore I cant add or delete items of the selected BOM.
Any ideias of how to fix that?
Thanks in advance.
Adriano Cardoso

Note 303446
Note 901452
composite Note 774346
Please refer to above notes. Hope it helps
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BOM explosion using variant configuration

Hi
I have a material (LAPTOP) and it has two BOM(RAM and HARD DISK).
LAPTOP is my main material.
Through VA01, when I try creating a Sales Order, I give the Material as LAPTOP and when I click "Configuration" menu, I will be showing the Variant Configuration Characteristic values for this material (LAPTOP) namely RAM and HARD DISK.
When I select them and come back to VA01 scree, I could see both the sub materials (RAM and HARD DISK).
But my question, I want to see only the one which I select. If I select RAM, then only RAM shoudl be displayed in my sales order not HARD DISK.
I have created the Characteristics as "Multiple Value" assignmetn
Please help.
Thanks in Advance,
Priya

Hi Priya,
Use Dependency concept ,to achieve your requirement.
Regards,
Subash.

SO BOM or Variant Configuration or Other for Technical Sale

Dear Community,
I would like to ask you and advice on this.
In a Plastic Packaging Industry with lots of different products but very similar at the same time, production is triggered after the customer order.
To me it sounds very logical to use Variant Configuration scenario to specify product details which define its components and operations. Nevertheless the Sales People are don't have the enough knowledge to define completely the product and need a Technical Area to define key information to complete the product. before sending sales order (or quotation) to customer.
Which scenario would you use ? And most important: how would you use it to integrate the customer requirement information with technical data from experts?
Thank you in advance,
Best Regards,
Sebastián Ligueros

Hi Mario and the rest of community, I wish you a Happy New Year!
Answering the questions: The product is engineered specifically for the customer and is possibly (not always) subject to change in every sales order.
The first requirement from customer goes to sales department. If the product is new there is lot of joint woirk with technical area to develop the particular product and then send the quotation to the customer when most of the processes and components are defined. Product can be further specified in the sales order. If the product has been already sold in the past, sales department send quotation/sales order taking as reference a previous one maybe changing one or two elements like graphic design.
In this interaction between the sales department requirement and technical area for product development at "preparation for quotation level" and then for sales order I would like to know in your opinion which would be the best scenario.
Thank you,
Sebastián Ligueros

Regd : Error during saving the sales order for Variant configuration

Hi -
When the item( config material) is saved in the sales order , system scheduled the production order and getting an error as " Posting Rule for Assembly order for item 000010 could not be generated".
Any solutions regarding the error.

Hi,
This is the process of Assembly to order with variant configuration. In material master, you can maintain gen item category 0002 (configurable material) in basic data view, sales 2 view item category grp 0002 and strategy group 82 in MRP 3 view. After creating of material master, BOM & Routing, You can create sales order in VA01 transaction.
In this VA01, When you create sales order, system will check material availability, capacity checking and system will show variants for each items. And also when you will save the sales order, system will create production order no immdiately.
So you can maintain the above settings compulsory.
please let me know any clarification.
Regards,
Mohan

Why don't we do the confirmation in variant configuration?

Hello guys,
As far as i know that in variant configuration we don't do the confirmation, we directly do the goods receipt.Is it right?If yes than why?
Following are the steps we do while doing the variant configuration scenario:
1)First we create the characteristics and give the values inside it.
2)Then we create the class of class type 200 and give characteristics defined in it.
3)Then we create the variant of class type 300 and give all the characteristics inside it.
4)Now we create the configurable material with Basic data 1,2, MRP 1,2,3,4 , Classification view ,workscheduling view.
In classification view, we give the variant of class type 300.So it shows all the characteristics and its value over there.There we select all the values.
5)Now we create the super bom of configurable material and in class tab we give all the classes of class type 200.Here even we can maintain the dependencies if we define all the characteristics value in item tab.
6)Then we create the super routing and inside it we give all the possible operations inside it.Right now my routing contains operations which are necessary all the times.
7)Then we create the configurable profile for configurable material of class type 300.
8)Now we give the requirement in md81 for configurable material and there we select the characteristics values which we want.
9)After that we run the mrp for configurable material and it generates procurement proposals(planned order) for it.
10) Afer this we convert this planned order into production order and release it and save it.
11) After this we do the goods receipt for the production order in mb31.Because of this it shows the stock of sales order as production order qty.
This procedure my tutor has taught me.Have i missed any steps or am i wrong somewhere?If that the case than plz guide me.

if you can generate a production order then you can always confirm it according to SAP PP logic.
we use variant configuration for the manufacturing of complex products. once the component quantities and
operation are selected for a particular variant and copied to Production order, the rest of the process is same
as normal Production Control. Revert back with any queries you have.
Regards,

Creation of sales order with Variant configuration info

Hi friends,
   I am creating sales order along with Variant configuration data. We have 3 level BOM structure.
I am using BAPI_SALESORDER_CREATEFROMDAT2 and filling in ORDER_CFGS_REF, ORDER_CFGS_INST, ORDER_CFGS_PART_OF ORDER_CFGS_VALUE, ORDER_CFGS_REFINST
tables exactly the same way BAPISDORDER_GETDETAILEDLIST FM returns.
Sales order is being created with no variant configuration information.(Not in the header level atleast)
Can any one help me on this.
Thanks
Seshagiri

Updating Variant Configuration data for SO item became little tricky for us in an ongoing implementation. After spending some hours investigating the correct combination of data to pass, we were able to post the document correctly. As no detailed documentation is available online for this scenario, I hope this post will help community for similar requirements. J
For updating Variant configuration (VC) data for Sales order item, we need to populate below tables of standard FM or BAPI (e.g. SD_SALESDOCUMENT_CREATE).
Normally the standard FM or BAPI does not return any error messages in case configuration data is not updated successfully.
·         SALES_SCHEDULES_IN: The required date field should be populated with appropriate value (REQ_DATE).
·         SALES_ITEMS_IN: Field PO_ITM_NO should be populated with appropriate value.
·         SALES_CFGS_REF Table:
1.       This table should have 1 record per item.
2.       Combination of CONFIG_ID and ROOT_ID should be unique across line items.
POSEX
000010
CONFIG_ID
000001
ROOT_ID
00000001
SCE
1
COMPLETE
T
CONSISTENT
T
CBASE_ID_TYPE
G
·         SALES_CFGS_INST:
1.       This table should have 1 record per item.
2.       Combination of CONFIG_ID and INST_ID should be unique across line items.
CONFIG_ID
000001
INST_ID
00000001
OBJ_TYPE
MARA
CLASS_TYPE
300
OBJ_KEY
MATNR value
QUANTITY
Quantity value
QUANTITY_UNIT
Quantity Unit
COMPLETE
T
CONSISTENT
T
OBJECT_GUID
MATNR value
PERSIST_ID_TYPE
G
·         SALES_CFGS_VALUE:
1.       Combination of CONFIG_ID and INST_ID should be unique across line items.
2.       We can have multiple characteristics for a material. In that case appropriate records should be inserted in this table. Note that CONFIG_ID and INST_ID should be same for all the rows you insert in this table for multiple characteristics for a material.
3.       The characteristic value should be in SAP internal format.
CONFIG_ID
000001
INST_ID
00000001
CHARC
Material characteristics
VALUE
Material characteristics value
·         SALES_CFGS_VK:
1.       Combination of CONFIG_ID and INST_ID should be unique across line items.
2.       We can have multiple characteristics for a material. In that case appropriate records should be inserted in this table. Note that CONFIG_ID and INST_ID should be same for all the rows you insert in this table for multiple characteristics for a material.
CONFIG_ID
000001
INST_ID
00000001
VKEY
Material characteristics

Sales Order text for Variant Configuration

Hello
I have researched my issue and also have asked other peers for guidance. I feel that I am really close to getting my issue to work but I am not sure what I am missing, so I am hoping that someone can give me some advice as to what to check please. See below for the description.
My issue is in reference to SD Variant Configuration and is outlined below.
Overview
Main Unit is a radio test set
Test set can have an upgraded software
Example
Model 6015 u2013 standard test set
Model 6015T u2013 Upgraded software test set
Model 6015V u2013 Upgraded Software + test Set
Requirement
Use same Material Number using Variant Configuration for the upgrades
Price is to default to the Upgraded price
NOTE:
Our materials are already established and are set up as material type Finished Goods; ERLA item category; sales order item category is a copy of TAC. I am using a Configurable Material type KMAT, item category 0002 and linking to the FG material item category ERLA in the material master.
I have created the Material Variant (KMAT) in MM01
Created the characteristic in CT04
Created Classification in MM02 for material FG
Created Super BOM for Configurable Material in CS01 and added the upgrades as Alt Bom 2 for upgrade and 3 for Upgrade+. Also added the Alt BOM text
Created Profile of configurable material in CU41
For the Material I added the configurable material to MRP 3 screen in MM02
Created the BOM link in CS40
I simulate the material in CU50. I enter my material; select the icon for configuration, I can see the characteristic Value Assignment nad see my characteristics Description. I go to the value and use the drop down I then see the pop up of all the different values.
I have created Characteristic Reference VCSD_UPDATE_ARKTX with table VCSD_UPDATE and field ARKTX - no values
I have created a characteristic Test_Choice with the 2 values one is Test Upgrade 1 and the other is Test Upgrade 2. Both of these have the description as well.
For Material Text:
I have set up a reference characteristic using 30 character format (named VCSD_UPDATE_ARKTX),
with table name VCSD_UPDATE and field name ARKTX.
Then in the Configuration Profile(CU42) for configurable material, added a procedure(named PR_PRODUCT_DESCRIPTION) to the dependencies which contains code that sets the description
$self.VCSD_UPDATE_ARKTX = ''Test Upgrade 1u201D
If $self.TEST_CHOICE = Test_Upgrade_1,
$self.VCSD_UPDATE_ARKTX = ''Test Upgrade 2u201D
If $self.TEST_CHOICE = Test_Upgrade_2,
When Entering the sales order for Material Number XXXXXX, I receive a pop up that I can select which Alternate BOM (from CS02) I would like. I select my line item and then select the configuration icon at the bottom of the sales order. I see again my characterestics values (the same as CU50) but am unable to select the radio button. Not sure if this part is standard. Still no change in the sales order line item. I have validated that I am using a copy of the standard TAC item category. How does the text change to the correct value? Am I missing a seeting somewhere. Please provide any guidance with this as I have been trying to get this to work for over a month.
Thank you for your time. It is greatly appreciated.

I have figured out that this will work if I go to the standard material (it is not KMAT but it is a FERT material type) and set the flag in the Material Master Basic Data 2 tab that this is a configurable material and not use KMAT material type for a super BOM. The text changes for this scenario so it give me hope.
This is not ideal, as I want to use the Super BOM because there are different variations (non stock items) that I need to pull through on the picking list in order to tell the end user which option needs to be loaded in the standard material. At least I know the text can change on the sales order; but I am still struggling with the use of the super BOM and changing the sales text when there is use of a super bom as you tie that to the MRP 3 screen of the FERT material type. I can set everything up, but the text will not change if I set up the material master this way. Guidance is appreciated.
Example
Material 72433 (FERT)
on sales order I enter 72433, my alternate BOM comes up with different Options. Alternate BOM 1 is standard configuration; My Alternate BOM 2 has Option 3 and 4 while alternate BOM 3 has option 5 and 6. Alternate BOM 2 is a 6015T and Alternate BOM 3 is a 6015V.
I want my sales order to pull through the text of 6015T or 6015V, whichever is chosen. I want my picklist to print out the option that was selected.

Process order with variant configuration material

Hi,
I create a process order for a material XX.
This material has a BOM with a material that has variant configuration "class type 300" for price configuration.
When I save the process order I get a message saying "There are still characteristics for components to evaluate". I dont want to evaluate this material in my process order.
What can I do to not have this message?
Regards.

Hi all,
Yes, I work with variant configuration. But sales orders are not involved.
What I do is:
1) I create a purchase order for material X (this material belongs to a BOM), this material has variant configuration. I give a value to the characteristics in the PO.
2) I create a process for a material XXX that has a BOM (material X is in the BOM and cannot be removed).
3) When I save the process order the system asks me to evaluate again the characteristics. This is what I dont want it to do.
Any ideas?
Regards.
Eduardo

How to create Variant Configuration Material Master in SAP PP

Dear Friend's,
Pl 's guide me for How to Create Variant Configuration Material Master.
Give me step by step procedure for Creation of Variant Configuration.If some of you having screen shots for the same with one Example, that will be a very helpful to me for creating VC.
Thanks & Regards,
Sandeep N.Theurkar

Hi,
Eg: Ford car.If a sale order is raised for fiesta lxi model the system should choose red colour & for vxi blue colour respectively.
ie you need to define the characteristic and assign the values .
This characteristic need to assigned to class.
class need to be assigned to material master
1. T.code : CT04(characteristic) FORD_MODEL, Choose single value & entry required tab & give the input as 01 - fiesta_lxi & 02 - fiesta_vxi.( characteristic values)
2.Tcode: CT04, FORD_BODY( another characteristic)
Choose single value , don't click entry required.
01 - Red( characteristic values)
02- Blue
3. Create class T.code : CL02
fiesta_class
type : 300
4. OBJECT DEPENDENCY:
T.CODE : CT04
FORD_MODEL
CLICK VALUES TAB,
IN FIESTA_LXI CLICK THE 'O' meant for Obj dependency, action & extra.
Edit the dependecy,
010 $Self.ford_body = '01'. & save
Repeat the same for FIEST_VXI & instead of '01' give '02' for blue colour.
, then create a ROH as ford_body. & a KMAT material for the car. .
Then create a Super BOM with usage 3 & give component as ford_body
Then use T.code cu41 (Create config profile)
enter a profile name & class 300 & choose class assignment, choose fiest_class ,
Use T.code cu50 to check the values.
Then create a sale order.
Pl. reward if helpful.
Regards,
nandha

Where used list for variant configuration

Hello,
We use a lot of configurable BOMs in our company. In the case of deleting a material we need to know where the material is used. Is there a possibility to find out where a material is used in multi levels.
For example a material is used for producing raw material this material is processed again to a more specified product and this product is processed again. We need to explore 3 variant configurations ...
We need to display the bom level by level bottom up. If a material is part of an assembly which is part of a material we need to display it somehow.
Thank you in advance.
Regards,
Christiane Hetzenauer

dear Friend ,
See there are 2 things material used in BOM direct assigment
another is material is bond to BOM via a characterstic value.
so if you want to see how many materials have values 123 attached to there classic=fication view search through MM02 search via class , select the class and inout the value for example "01" it will return with all the materials which have value 01 attach to this class , in the same way you can use CL30N search objects assign to class.
in your example
For the BOM motor cycle the materials R123 B456 and Y789 are assigned.
If i search in CS15 for 123 I get as example , also use tick classes in the first screen of CS15
R123
B456
Y789
then you will only get R123 motorcycle as result.
Check and revert back.
Regards
Ritesh
Edited by: R S D on Jul 21, 2009 12:44 PM

Production Order - Variant Configuration of Components

Hi experts,
I want to book a part (which is on stock with serial number and variant configuration) into a production order with movement type 261-E.
However, there I get the error message that the configuration does not match.
If I compare the configurations, one is empty - I guess the one from CO02.
How can I add the configuration to CO02-components?
Kind regards

btw, it is a production order without a material number itself (a kind of repair order, on which we book the parts of repair).
And one of that part is a component which is serialized and having a variant configuration.
And I have to add the info, that I don't have the part in the BOM/routings. I have to add different components per production order.
Kind regards

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