What is assembly in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: assembly

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: A set of components of a product that belong together for production purposes. A product that is defined as an assembly can itself be used as a component in another assembly.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Assembly is a term used in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) to refer to the process of combining multiple components into a single finished product. This process is also known as “kitting” or “assembly line production”. The components are usually stored in a warehouse and then assembled into the finished product according to customer orders. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP PP, assembly is used to create finished products from components stored in the warehouse. The components are selected from the warehouse and then combined into the finished product according to customer orders. The assembly process can be automated using SAP PP tools such as the Assembly Workbench or the Assembly Order. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using SAP PP for assembly, it is important to ensure that all components are available in the warehouse before beginning the assembly process. It is also important to ensure that all components are compatible with each other and that they meet all quality standards before being assembled into the finished product. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on assembly in SAP PP, please refer to the official SAP documentation on Assembly Workbench and Assembly Order. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials on how to use SAP PP for assembly.