What is bill of material in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: bill of material

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: A complete, structured list of the components that make up an object. The list contains the description, the quantity, and unit of measure.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A bill of material (BOM) is a list of all the components and materials needed to create a product in SAP's Production Planning and Control (PP) module. It includes the quantity and description of each item, as well as any sub-assemblies or sub-components. The BOM is used to plan production, track inventory, and manage costs. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP PP, the BOM is created in the Bill of Material (BOM) application. It can be used to define the structure of a product, including its components and sub-assemblies. The BOM can also be used to define the production process, including routing and operations. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a BOM in SAP PP, it is important to ensure that all components are correctly specified. This includes specifying the correct quantity of each component, as well as any sub-assemblies or sub-components. It is also important to ensure that all components are correctly linked to the correct operations in the production process. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The BOM is closely related to other SAP PP applications such as Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Production Orders, and Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP). These applications use the information from the BOM to plan production and manage inventory levels.