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Procedure documentation Using Search Variants  Locate the document in its SAP Library structure

Use

In some search functions, for example Search Term, you can restrict the number of hits by using a combination of selection criteria. You can then save such a combination as a search variant so that you can use it again. You can also delete a search variant again, if necessary.

Procedure

Creating Search Variants

  1. Use one of the search functions to search for objects.

The system displays the hits in the selection area.
  1. Choose This graphic is explained in the accompanying text and enter a name. Choose This graphic is explained in the accompanying text.

The system saves the search criteria as a search variant and assigns them to the corresponding object type in the search area. The search variant is marked with This graphic is explained in the accompanying text .
  1. Select the search variant you created and choose This graphic is explained in the accompanying text. You can check your search criteria.

Searching for Objects Using a Search Variant

  1. Select a search variant.

    2. The hits are displayed in the selection area.

  2. Double-click on the required object.

Deleting Search Variants

  1. Select the search variant that you want to delete.
  2. Choose This graphic is explained in the accompanying text.

The search variant is deleted.