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

SAP Term: BOM item

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: Part of a bill of material containing information about the quantity and unit of measure of a component. According to the object referred to for example, material or document and other criteria such as inventory management criteria, BOM items are defined in different item categories that determine which item data is managed.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A BOM item is a component of a Bill of Materials (BOM) in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP). It is a list of all the materials and components that are required to produce a finished product. The BOM item contains information such as the material number, quantity, and unit of measure. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP PP, BOM items are used to define the structure of a product. They are used to create a hierarchical structure of the components that make up the product. This structure is then used to plan production and manage inventory. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating BOM items, it is important to ensure that all the necessary information is included. This includes the material number, quantity, and unit of measure. It is also important to ensure that the BOM items are correctly linked to each other in order to create an accurate hierarchical structure. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on BOM items in SAP PP, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP consultant.