What is Product Data Management in SAP LO-PDM - Product Data Management?

SAP Term: Product Data Management

• Component: LO-PDM

• Component Name: Product Data Management

• Description: A collection of functions used to create, update, manage, and check product definition data. With PDM you can organize: The life cycle of a product along the complete logistical process chain such as classification systems or engineering change management The retrieval of information via the product structure The integration of enterprise-specific engineering and design processes in the SAP system such as via the CAD interface.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Product Data Management (PDM) is a component of the SAP Logistics (LO) module. It is used to manage product data and related documents throughout the product lifecycle. It enables users to store, manage, and access product data and documents in a secure and efficient manner. 
  
  How to use it: 
  PDM can be used to create, store, and manage product data such as drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and other related documents. It also provides tools for managing product versions, tracking changes, and controlling access to product data. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using PDM, it is important to ensure that all product data is up-to-date and accurate. This can be done by regularly reviewing and updating product data as needed. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all users have the appropriate access rights to view and edit product data. 
  
  Related Information: 
  PDM is closely related to other components of the LO module such as Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Warehouse Management (WM). It can also be integrated with other SAP modules such as Sales & Distribution (SD) and Production Planning (PP).