What is freely-defined interchangeable materials in SAP IS-AD-MPN - Manufacturer Part Number?

SAP Term: freely-defined interchangeable materials

• Component: IS-AD-MPN

• Component Name: Manufacturer Part Number

• Description: Material, for which customers can define their own material interchangeability relations, and which can be used everywhere where A&D material exchange is possible using BAdI BADI_ADPIC_IC_MATS.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Freely-defined interchangeable materials are materials that can be used interchangeably in a production process. This means that the same material can be used in different parts of the production process, without any changes to the material itself. The IS-AD-MPN Manufacturer Part Number is a unique identifier assigned to each material, allowing it to be tracked and identified. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The IS-AD-MPN Manufacturer Part Number is used to identify and track freely-defined interchangeable materials. This allows for easy identification of the material, as well as tracking of its usage in different parts of the production process. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using freely-defined interchangeable materials, it is important to ensure that the IS-AD-MPN Manufacturer Part Number is correctly assigned to each material. This will ensure that the material can be easily identified and tracked. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The IS-AD-MPN Manufacturer Part Number is part of the SAP Material Master Data, which contains information about all materials used in a production process. This data can be used to track and manage materials, as well as identify any potential issues with their usage.