1.1.1 HOW TO TRANSFER THE MODEL INTO THE SAP SYSTEM? First of all we need to define the characteristics.

This can be done with the help of transaction CT04. After you're done with that you should create a new class which contains all previously created characteristics. You have to consider one important fact: The class should be created with a class type which is intended for Variant Configuration (SAP Standard: Class type 300). The corresponding transaction is: CL02

If you have done it correctly then you should have something like this:

Now you should apply the preconditions to the characteristics and its values.
Bill of materials - Materials

In order to create a bill of materials we need - of course - materials. These materials can be assigned to a class. As described above this class has got only one characteristic: VC_CHR_PRICE. Moreover the class doesn't have to be of type 300 because the materials are in our case - not configurable. If you have created this class we can create each material with transaction: MM01.Here you must specify the industry sector and the material type of the material. In our simple example it's enough to classify the material and to set a plant. Hence, we have to select the Classification and e.g. Purchasing View.

Specify the plant in which the material is used.

Enter the material description and the base unit of measure.