What is BOM component in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: BOM component

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: A part of a bill of material. If an object, for example, a material, consists of more than one part, you can store these parts as components in a BOM. The following objects can be stored as BOM components: Material master record Document info record Class

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• Key Concepts: 
  A BOM component is a part of a Bill of Materials (BOM) in the Production Planning and Control (PP) module of SAP. It is used to define the components that make up a finished product. A BOM component can be either a raw material, semi-finished product, or finished product. The BOM component also contains information about the quantity and unit of measure for each component. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use a BOM component, you must first create a BOM in the PP module. Once the BOM is created, you can add components to it by selecting the “Add Component” button. This will open a window where you can select the components you want to add to the BOM. You can then enter the quantity and unit of measure for each component. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a BOM, it is important to ensure that all components are correctly specified. This will help ensure that the finished product is produced correctly and efficiently. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes made to the BOM components as this could affect the production process. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use BOM components in SAP PP, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on Production Planning and Control. Additionally, there are many online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use BOM components in SAP PP.