What is material replacement in SAP PP-BD - Basic Data?

SAP Term: material replacement

• Component: PP-BD

• Component Name: Basic Data

• Description: A function of the order browser. During material replacement, the system creates: A copy of the material master record with a new change number An order BOM for a new material For selected nodes, the component with the old material number is replaced with a component with a new material number.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Material replacement is a feature in the SAP PP-BD Basic Data component that allows users to replace one material with another in a production order. This feature is useful when the original material is no longer available or when a different material is needed for the production process. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the material replacement feature, users must first create a production order and assign the original material to it. Then, they can go to the PP-BD Basic Data component and select the “Material Replacement” option. This will open a window where users can enter the new material they want to replace the original one with. Once they have entered the new material, they can save their changes and the production order will be updated with the new material. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the material replacement feature, it is important to make sure that the new material is compatible with the production process. Additionally, users should double-check that all of the necessary data fields are filled out correctly before saving their changes. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about using the material replacement feature in SAP PP-BD Basic Data, users can refer to SAP’s official documentation or contact their local SAP support team.