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

SAP Term: BOM header

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: The part of a BOM containing data that is valid for the whole BOM. &EXAMPLE& Object number, plant, and usage Texts Quantity data Validity data General data Administrative data

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• Key Concepts: 
  A BOM header is a component of the Production Planning and Control (PP) module in SAP. It is a master record that contains information about a particular bill of materials (BOM). This includes the BOM type, material number, description, and quantity. The BOM header also contains information about the BOM's validity period, status, and version. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The BOM header is used to create and maintain BOMs in SAP. It is used to define the structure of a BOM, which includes the components and their quantities. The BOM header also contains information about the validity period, status, and version of the BOM. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a new BOM header, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary information is entered correctly. This includes the material number, description, quantity, validity period, status, and version. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the components are correctly linked to the BOM header. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the BOM header in SAP PP Production Planning and Control module, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.