What is material list in SAP PP-PI - Production Planning for Process Industries?

SAP Term: material list

• Component: PP-PI

• Component Name: Production Planning for Process Industries

• Description: A list containing all materials required during a production run and their quantity specifications. There are recipe material lists and operation material lists.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Material list is a feature of SAP PP-PI Production Planning for Process Industries. It is a list of materials that are used in the production process. The list includes the material number, description, quantity, and unit of measure. It also includes the material's cost and availability. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The material list can be used to plan and manage the production process. It can be used to determine the materials needed for a particular production run, as well as to track the cost and availability of those materials. The material list can also be used to monitor the progress of the production process and to identify any potential problems or delays. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a material list, it is important to ensure that all materials are accurately listed and that all information is up-to-date. Additionally, it is important to regularly review the material list to ensure that all materials are available and that there are no discrepancies in the quantities or costs. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The material list is closely related to other features of SAP PP-PI Production Planning for Process Industries, such as the bill of materials (BOM) and routing. The BOM is a detailed list of all components required for a particular product or service, while the routing is a sequence of operations required to produce a product or service. Both of these features rely on accurate information from the material list in order to function properly.