What is Material in SAP AP-PRD - FND Product Data Maintenance?

SAP Term: Material

• Component: AP-PRD

• Component Name: FND Product Data Maintenance

• Description: A tangible product, such as a sellable article, packaging, auxiliary material, and expendable supplies, that can be created and then represents a business value. A material can be traded, consumed, or produced.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Material is a term used in SAP to refer to any item that is used in the production process. This includes raw materials, components, and finished products. The AP-PRD FND Product Data Maintenance component of SAP is used to manage the data associated with materials, such as pricing, availability, and inventory levels. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The AP-PRD FND Product Data Maintenance component of SAP allows users to create and maintain material records. This includes entering information such as pricing, availability, and inventory levels. The component also allows users to view and edit existing material records. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a new material record in SAP, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is entered accurately. This will help ensure that the data associated with the material is up-to-date and accurate. Additionally, it is important to regularly review existing material records to ensure that the data is still accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The AP-PRD FND Product Data Maintenance component of SAP is part of the larger SAP Materials Management (MM) module. The MM module provides a comprehensive set of tools for managing materials throughout the entire supply chain process. Additionally, the MM module can be integrated with other SAP modules such as Sales and Distribution (SD) and Production Planning (PP).