What is valid-from date in SAP PP-BD - Basic Data?

SAP Term: valid-from date

• Component: PP-BD

• Component Name: Basic Data

• Description: The start of the validity or effectivity period of an object, such as a BOM or a routing, in the PP System.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A valid-from date is a field in the PP-BD Basic Data component of SAP software. It is used to indicate the date from which a particular record is valid. This date can be used to control when certain data is available for use in the system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The valid-from date can be used to control when certain data is available for use in the system. For example, if a new material is created, the valid-from date can be set to indicate when it should become available for use. This allows users to plan ahead and ensure that the material will be available when needed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting a valid-from date, it is important to consider any dependencies that may exist between different records. For example, if a material is dependent on another material, then the valid-from date of the dependent material should be set to a date after the valid-from date of the other material. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The valid-from date can also be used in conjunction with other fields in the PP-BD Basic Data component, such as the validity period and validity end date. These fields can be used to control when certain data is no longer available for use in the system.