What is order BOM in SAP PP-BD - Basic Data?

SAP Term: order BOM

• Component: PP-BD

• Component Name: Basic Data

• Description: A single-level BOM that you generate for a sales order from a material BOM, and that you modify specific to the order. In this way, the material BOM remains unchanged. An order BOM is uniquely identified by the sales order number, the sales order item, and the material number. Order BOMs can be created for configurable and non-configurable materials.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Order BOM (Bill of Materials) is a component of the Production Planning (PP) module in SAP. It is used to define the components and materials required for a specific production order. The order BOM contains all the information needed to produce a product, such as the quantity and type of materials, components, and resources required. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The order BOM is created in the PP-BD (Basic Data) module. It is used to define the components and materials required for a specific production order. The order BOM contains all the information needed to produce a product, such as the quantity and type of materials, components, and resources required. The order BOM can be used to plan production orders, create material requirements planning (MRP) documents, and generate purchase orders. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an order BOM, it is important to ensure that all the necessary information is included. This includes the quantity and type of materials, components, and resources required for each production order. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all the data entered into the order BOM is accurate and up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The order BOM is closely related to other components of the PP module such as material requirements planning (MRP), production orders, and purchase orders. Additionally, it is important to note that the order BOM can be used in conjunction with other modules such as inventory management (IM) and warehouse management (WM).