What is collective document in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: collective document

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: A structure similar to a bill of material, but created with reference to a document info record. A collective document can contain document items and text items.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A collective document is a type of document used in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) to group together several individual documents. It is used to simplify the process of creating and managing multiple documents at once. The collective document contains all the information from the individual documents, including material numbers, quantities, and delivery dates. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a collective document in SAP PP, go to the Collective Document menu in the PP module. Select the type of collective document you want to create, such as a purchase order or a sales order. Then enter the details of each individual document you want to include in the collective document. Once all the details have been entered, click “Create” to generate the collective document. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a collective document, it is important to double-check all the details before submitting it. This will ensure that all the information is accurate and up-to-date. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes made to the individual documents after they have been included in the collective document. This will help ensure that all documents are up-to-date and accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on collective documents in SAP PP, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on Collective Documents in Production Planning and Control. Additionally, there are many online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create and manage collective documents in SAP PP.