Linking a variation to a selection set allows you to track the total dollar value of the variations made against each selection set.
Note that for the purpose of linking a variation to a selection set, the selection set must have no cost amount entered against the items. This is because a selection set with cost allocated, once approved, will automatically create a variation if the dollar value exceeds or is less than the allowance or budget item.
To link a variation to a selection set, complete the following steps:
Navigate to the relevant variation, and under the link to selection set drop-down, choose which selection set you would like to link.
Note that once the variation is linked to a selection set, the selection set can not be approved or declined until the status of the linked variation is either approved or declined.