What is material replacement in SAP PLM - Product Lifecycle Management?

SAP Term: material replacement

• Component: PLM

• Component Name: Product Lifecycle Management

• Description: The process of substituting one material with a follow-up material.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Material replacement is a feature of SAP PLM Product Lifecycle Management that allows users to replace materials in a product with different materials. This feature is useful for making changes to products without having to completely redesign them. It also allows users to quickly and easily switch out materials that are no longer available or have become obsolete.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use material replacement, users must first create a material master record for the new material they wish to use. This record should include all relevant information about the material, such as its properties, characteristics, and cost. Once the material master record is created, users can then select the material they wish to replace in the product and select the new material from the list of available materials. The system will then automatically update the product design with the new material.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using material replacement, it is important to ensure that the new material is compatible with the existing product design. It is also important to consider any potential cost savings or other benefits that may be associated with using a different material. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes made to the product design so that they can be easily reversed if necessary.
  
  Related Information: 
  Material replacement is just one of many features available in SAP PLM Product Lifecycle Management. Other features include product configuration, engineering change management, and quality management. Additionally, SAP offers a range of services and support for PLM users, including training and consulting services.