What is item in SAP (PLM-PLC - Product Lifecycle Costing)?

SAP Term: item

• Component: PLM-PLC

• Component Name: Product Lifecycle Costing

• Description: An element in the hierarchical costing structure of a calculation version. An item can also have subitems.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An item in SAP Product Lifecycle Costing (PLM-PLC) is a unit of measure used to track the cost of a product throughout its lifecycle. It is used to track the cost of materials, labor, and other costs associated with the production and maintenance of a product. Items can be tracked individually or in groups, and can be used to compare costs across different products. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Items can be created in SAP PLM-PLC by entering the item name, description, and cost information. Once created, items can be assigned to specific products or product groups. This allows for tracking of costs associated with each product or group. Additionally, items can be used to compare costs across different products or product groups. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating items in SAP PLM-PLC, it is important to ensure that the item name and description are accurate and descriptive. This will help ensure that the item is easily identifiable when tracking costs. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the cost information associated with each item is accurate and up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using items in SAP PLM-PLC, please refer to the SAP Help documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_PLM_PLC/7.5/en-US.