What is 'aggregate state' in SAP MM-IM - Inventory Management?

aggregate state - Overview

• Component: MM-IM

• Component Name: Inventory Management

• Description: The state of a hazardous material after it has been placed in storage. Each aggregate state is noted in a file.

aggregate state - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Aggregate state is a term used in SAP Inventory Management (MM-IM) to describe the overall status of a material. It is determined by the individual statuses of all the components that make up the material. For example, if a material consists of two components, each with its own status, the aggregate state of the material would be determined by the combination of those two statuses. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Inventory Management, aggregate state is used to determine whether a material can be used in a particular process. For example, if a material has an aggregate state of “inactive”, it cannot be used in any process until its status is changed to “active”. To change the aggregate state of a material, you must first change the individual statuses of its components. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When changing the aggregate state of a material, it is important to remember that all components must have their statuses changed in order for the aggregate state to be updated. If any component has an incorrect status, it will prevent the aggregate state from being updated correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on aggregate state and how it is used in SAP Inventory Management, please refer to the official SAP documentation.