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

SAP Term: component scrap

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: The scrap that is expected to occur when a material is used in production, if the material is a component. Component scrap is used in material requirements planning to determine the input quantities of a component.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Component scrap is a term used in the Production Planning and Control (PP) component of SAP. It refers to the amount of material that is wasted during the production process due to defects or other issues. This scrap can be tracked and monitored in SAP to help identify areas of improvement and reduce waste. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, component scrap can be tracked and monitored by setting up a scrap code in the PP component. This code can be used to track the amount of scrap generated for each production order. The scrap code can also be used to track the reasons for the scrap, such as defects or other issues. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to regularly review the component scrap data in SAP to identify areas of improvement and reduce waste. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all scrap codes are properly set up and maintained in SAP. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on component scrap in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation on Production Planning and Control (PP).