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

SAP Term: assembly scrap

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: A percentage of the quantity of an assembly that does not meet the required production quality. In material requirements planning MRP, this percentage scrap is considered for all components contained in the assembly. The only components excluded from this calculation are those for which the net operation scrap indicator is set. You enter the assembly scrap percentage in the material master from the MRP view.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Assembly scrap is a type of scrap that occurs when a component of an assembly is not used in the final product. This type of scrap is usually caused by incorrect assembly or incorrect parts being used in the assembly process. It can also be caused by a lack of quality control during the assembly process. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Production Planning and Control, assembly scrap can be tracked and monitored using the Assembly Scrap Report. This report provides information on the amount of scrap generated during the assembly process, as well as the reasons for the scrap. This information can then be used to identify areas where improvements can be made to reduce the amount of assembly scrap. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  To reduce the amount of assembly scrap, it is important to ensure that all components used in the assembly process are of high quality and are correctly assembled. Additionally, it is important to have a quality control process in place to ensure that any defects are identified and corrected before they become a problem. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to reduce assembly scrap in SAP Production Planning and Control, please refer to SAP's official documentation on Assembly Scrap Management. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tips and tricks for reducing assembly scrap.