What is reference designator in SAP PP-PEO - Production Engineering and Operations?

SAP Term: reference designator

• Component: PP-PEO

• Component Name: Production Engineering and Operations

• Description: A meaningful name given to the physical location of a component instance within a BOM. A reference designator denotes the exact physical location of a component during installation or assembly.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A reference designator is a unique identifier used in SAP PP-PEO Production Engineering and Operations to identify a specific component or item. It is typically composed of a combination of letters and numbers that are used to differentiate between different components or items. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Reference designators are used in SAP PP-PEO Production Engineering and Operations to quickly and accurately identify components or items. They are typically used when creating bills of materials, production orders, and other documents related to production engineering and operations. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating reference designators, it is important to ensure that they are unique and easy to remember. It is also important to ensure that the reference designator is consistent across all documents related to the component or item. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Reference designators are similar to part numbers, which are also used in SAP PP-PEO Production Engineering and Operations. Part numbers are typically used for larger components or items, while reference designators are typically used for smaller components or items.