What is batch where-used list in SAP LO-BM - Batch Management?

SAP Term: batch where-used list

• Component: LO-BM

• Component Name: Batch Management

• Description: Batches A hierarchically structured record of the use or composition of a batch on all production levels. The batch where-used list facilitates top-down and bottom-up analysis. Top-down analysis indicates the batches of raw materials or semifinished products that compose a batch of a finished product. Bottom-up analysis indicates the batches of semifinished products or finished products that contain a certain raw material batch.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A batch where-used list is a feature of SAP's LO-BM Batch Management component. It is used to track the usage of batches in a production environment. It provides information on which batches are used in which production orders, and also provides information on the quantity of each batch used. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The batch where-used list can be accessed from the SAP menu by navigating to Logistics ? Production ? Batch Management ? Batch Where-Used List. Once the list is opened, you can enter the batch number and view the list of production orders that use that batch. You can also view the quantity of each batch used in each production order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the batch where-used list, it is important to remember that it only shows the usage of batches in production orders. It does not show any other usage of batches, such as in sales orders or other processes. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP's LO-BM Batch Management component, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/LO-BM/latest/en-US.