You use parameters for characteristics to define product attributes for your configurable product. This enables users of the product configuration to select one of several product options.
You have created a product model, class, or product.
The following table shows the parameters available for characteristics:
Parameter |
Description |
Comment |
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Superclass |
ID of the class is inherited from the characteristic |
If you create a subclass for a class and assign characteristics to the class, the characteristics are inherited by the subclass. In the lower-level classes, the ID of the class appears in the field for the superclass. |
ID |
Technical name of the characteristic |
The name is language-independent and cannot be changed later. |
Reference Characteristic |
Option to assign object references |
Calls up a selection list for available table reference fields. For more information, see Creating Reference Characteristics. |
Description |
Language-dependent characteristic name |
This short description can be translated by choosing |
Data Type |
See table below. |
The following data types are available:
|
Multiple Values |
Characteristics can have one value or multiple values. |
See table below. |
Default Value |
Characteristic value that is initially displayed as the assigned value in the interactive configuration. |
If you have defined a value range (see row |
Invisible |
Characteristics can be classified as hidden (invisible). |
Use this parameter for product options that are not relevant for the user. |
Required |
Characteristics can be classified as required. |
Use this parameter when the characteristic must contain a value. |
Read Only |
Characteristics can only be displayed. |
Use this parameter for product options that the system, rather than the customer, may select. |
Allows Other Values |
Enables fields for additional customized value entries |
If you set this indicator, in addition to the default values, fields for additional customized value entries are offered in the configuration. |
Value Range: Value From, Value To |
Values that the characteristic can have during product configuration. |
These fields are only available for data types |
Case Sensitive Values |
Characteristic values can only be entered in capital letters for fields that are not selected. |
This field is available for data type |
Number of Digits/Number of Characters |
Number of digits in a numeric field or number of characters in a string. |
This field is available for data types |
Decimal Places |
Number of decimal places in a numeric value. |
This field is available for data type |
Long Text |
In-depth, language-dependent explanation for the characteristic |
You see the long text in the product configuration or simulation. For more information, see Temporary UI Settings. |
Display Option |
Determines whether characteristic values are displayed as radio buttons or dropdown lists. |
See SAP Note 1712658. |
Data Type |
| Explanation | Example |
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String | Indicator not set | The values of the characteristic can contain any alphanumerical characters. The characteristic can only accept one value at any one time. | The characteristic |
String | Indicator set | The values of the characteristic can contain any alphanumerical characters. For the characteristic, you can select several characteristic values at the same time. | The characteristic |
Numeric | Indicator not set | The values of the characteristic can only contain numbers. The characteristic can only accept one value at any one time. | The characteristic |
Numeric | Indicator set | The values of the characteristic can only contain numbers. For the characteristic, you can select several characteristic values at the same time. | The characteristic |
Select the class or the product to which you want to assign the characteristic and choose New
. Then enter the parameters for the characteristic.