SAP's Product Data Replication [PDR]
SAP Product Data Replication (PDR) is a little-known functionality which allows Variant Configurator users to move entire VC models from one system to another with only a few mouse clicks.
What's even better, SAP's Product Data Replication intelligently keeps track of information already sent and performs ongoing synchronization of only the differences. The underlying data transport layer is ALE, so if you already have ALE, but are currently moving your models manually, setting up PDR is a better choice.
SAP PDR itself is part of your existing R/3 license and requires the PLM extension, so the return on investment is attained almost instantaneously. You will no longer have to worry about missing a critical change in your push from development to production and avoid escalations and fire-drills to correct such omissions. With PDR, your VC modeling team can focus more on delivering new VC products and features and spend less unproductive time in data distribution.
eSpline has implemented this solution at multiple clients and is convinced PDR is one of the best little known secrets of SAP ERP. Typical implementation time for PDR is about 1 week, which is ideally done onsite. Remote support is also available. To learn more about Product Data Replication contact us about this service and enter the exciting world of SAP product data replication! This is yet another area of expertise that eSpline offers that help you Manage your VC processes better.
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