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Product Variant Categories define the high-level classification used to organize product variants within the Assortment Planning module.
Categories provide a structured way to group products that share similar variant logic. By assigning products to a category, the system can apply consistent variant configurations, including dimensions and attributes.
This configuration ensures that product variants follow a standardized structure across the assortment catalog.
Access Path
Control Center → Assortment Planning → Product Variant Categorization → Categories
This configuration area is typically managed by system administrators or catalog managers responsible for defining the structure of product variants.
Categories Overview
The Categories landing page displays all configured variant categories.
Each record represents a classification group used to organize products and define their variant structure.
The list displays the following fields:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Name of the variant category |
| Companies | Defines the organizational scope where the category is available |
Categories may be defined as Tenant-Wide, allowing them to be shared across all companies in the system.
Available Actions
From the landing page, administrators can:
- Add Category – Create a new variant category
- Open an existing category – View or modify its configuration
- Refresh – Update the list view
- Include Deleted – Display deleted records
- Export – Export the list of categories
- Customize Columns – Adjust the fields displayed in the list
These actions allow administrators to manage the classification structure used for product variants.
Creating a Category
To create a new product variant category:
Step 1 – Open the Creation Dialog
Click Add Category.
A configuration window will appear.
Step 2 – Define Category Information
Complete the following fields:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Name of the category used to classify product variants |
| Companies | Defines the scope where the category is available (Tenant-Wide or company-specific) |
Examples of categories may include:
- Furniture
- Electronics
- Apparel
- Software Licenses
- Service Packages
Step 3 – Save the Category
Select one of the following options:
- Save – Creates the category.
- Save and New – Saves the current category and opens a new creation form.
Once saved, the category becomes available for use in product variant configurations.
How Categories Are Used
Categories serve as the organizational layer for product variant structures.
They help determine how products are grouped before applying variant dimensions and attributes.
For example:
Category: Furniture
Possible variant dimensions:
- Color
- Material
- Size
Possible attributes:
- Weight
- Warranty
- Assembly Required
By defining categories first, administrators create a logical structure that simplifies the configuration of variant models across the product catalog.
Best Practices
- Use clear and meaningful category names.
- Align categories with the organization’s product catalog structure.
- Avoid creating too many categories if the same variant structure can be reused.
- Define categories before configuring variant dimensions and attributes.
- Use tenant-wide categories when the same product structure applies across companies.
Related Articles
Assortment Planning – Product Variant Dimensions
Assortment Planning – Product Variant Attributes
Assortment Planning – Assortment Classifications
Assortment Planning – Categorization Structure Level Schemas
Assortment Planning – Price Guards
Assortment Planning – Price Lists