FUNCTION -ZVCFM_GET_MARKER_SKU.

While doing the Variant configuration, we may came across scenarios where std. syntax of VC will not be
sufficient. For this type of scenarios, we can use Variant functions to achieve the desired functionality.
Variant functions will use Function Modules, here we have to write the code using ABAP.

Overview
Variant functions allow us to integrate the function modules with all types of object dependencies. In the object
dependencies we need to use the syntax for calling the function module as well as input and output parameters.
Variant conditions used where standard syntax is not sufficient to map desired functionality. This may be possible in
following cases.

Complex processing of Char. values

Evaluation of database tables that cannot be addressed via reference characteristics.
Complex validity checks of allowed char. values.
Generation of custom information messages.

Example:
Using variant function to concatenate values of three characteristics into another characteristic.
Chars Values
Processor Core i7
Core i5
Core i3

Hard Disk 500 GB

750 GB
1 TB

RAM 2 GB
4 GB
6 GB

Label Above 3 char selected values should be

concatenated and displayed as label.

Creation of Variant Function:

T.Code: CU65
For creating variant function we have to provide required input and output parameters for the function module.
Give Function Name and Description Click on Characteristics

Assign required input and output characteristics and save the variant function. In the above example PROCESSOR,
HARD_DISK, RAM are input parameters.

Creating Function Module:

Note: For creating Function Modules requires developer access.
Open the variant function in change mode in CU66 T.code and click on Function Module button.
Function builder initial screen will appear system will propose the function module name click on Create button.
Enter the required details and press save button.

Interface of the Function Module

Import Parameters
Parameter Name Typing Reference Field Content
GLOBALS LIKE CUOV_00 Global parameters for calling a function. However, the list of fields currently only contains the date.

Tables
Parameter Name Typing Reference Type Content
QUERY LIKE CUOV_01 Table of input parameters and the expected output parameters
MATCH LIKE CUOV_01 Table of output parameters

All partial fields except ATCIO must be filled in a MATCH entry (especially format ATFOR)

Structure CUOV_01 comprises the following fields:

VARNAM (characteristic name)

ATFOR (format of the value)
ATWRT (alphanumeric characteristic value in internal format)
ATFLV (numeric characteristic value)
ATCIO (Indicator: input (I) or output (O) parameter)

The fields ATFOR, ATWRT, and ATFLV only have values assigned for input parameters.
Exceptions:

FAIL This exception shows that the condition represented by the function is not fulfilled.
INTERNAL_ERROR This exception shows that a runtime error has occurred processing the function.

Source Code : Used for writing your own logic for the function module using ABAP.

The following help functions are supported for accessing import parameters:

CUOV_GET_FUNCTION_ARGUMENT: Read characteristics from the input parameters.

CUOV_GET_FUNCTION_ARGUMENT: Transfer value of characteristics to Variant configuration.
Write the ABAP code and Save and activate the function module.
Press back button, system will display the Change Function transaction. Change the status to 1 Released and
Save Function.
Call Variant Function
Write the Procedure and assign it to configuration profile of the material. Below is the procedure for this example.
FUNCTION ZCOMP_LABEL
(PROCESSOR = $ROOT.PROCESSOR,
HARD_DISK = $ROOT.HARD_DISK,
RAM = $ROOT.RAM,
LABEL = $SELF.LABEL)

The characteristics on the left-hand side are characteristics of the function. The characteristics on the right-hand side
are characteristics of the PC.

Characteristic LABEL must be referred to with the variable $SELF, because LABEL is a characteristic of the object
currently being processed. Otherwise, values cannot be inferred. The default object $ROOT is assumed for the other
characteristics.

Testing
As soon as all values assigned to the characteristics of variant function, function module will sets the value for
LABEL.