What is 'BOM explosion number' in SAP PP-MRP - Material Requirements Planning?

BOM explosion number - Overview

• Component: PP-MRP

• Component Name: Material Requirements Planning

• Description: A number used to specify a standard explosion date fixed key date for all BOM levels.

BOM explosion number - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  BOM explosion number is a unique number assigned to each bill of material (BOM) in the SAP system. It is used to identify and track the BOMs in the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process. The BOM explosion number is also used to determine the order in which the components of a BOM are exploded in the MRP process. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The BOM explosion number is used to identify and track BOMs in the MRP process. It is also used to determine the order in which the components of a BOM are exploded in the MRP process. The BOM explosion number can be found in the material master record for each component of a BOM. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a new BOM, it is important to assign a unique BOM explosion number to ensure that it can be tracked and identified correctly in the MRP process. It is also important to ensure that all components of a BOM have the same BOM explosion number, as this will ensure that they are exploded in the correct order. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The BOM explosion number is closely related to other SAP terms such as material master record, bill of material, and material requirements planning. It is important to understand how these terms interact with each other in order to effectively use the SAP system.