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

SAP Term: process material

• Component: PP-PI

• Component Name: Production Planning for Process Industries

• Description: Material type that represents the manufacture of co-products. A process material is not a physical entity. It represents a production process. When manufacturing co-products, you can use process materials as the header material in the BOM and master recipe. This is useful, for example, if production is not initiated by material requirements planning but by the availability of ingredients and capacities. You can create process orders for the process material and co-product. Values and quantities are updated at co-product level.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Process material is a type of material used in the Production Planning for Process Industries (PP-PI) component of SAP. It is used to represent the raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products that are used in the production process. Process materials are tracked and managed in the system to ensure that the production process runs smoothly and efficiently. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Process materials can be created and managed in the PP-PI component of SAP. The system allows users to define the characteristics of each process material, such as its name, description, unit of measure, and other relevant information. The system also allows users to track and manage the inventory of process materials, as well as their usage in the production process. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating process materials in SAP, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included. This will help ensure that the production process runs smoothly and efficiently. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update the information associated with each process material to ensure accuracy. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using process materials in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation on Production Planning for Process Industries (PP-PI). Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide helpful tips and tricks for using PP-PI.