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

SAP Term: multilevel BOM

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: A BOM reporting function that lists all assemblies and other components in a product. Assemblies in the BOM are followed by the items they contain. These items are set in from the left margin and are given an ascending level number to show where they occur in the structure.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A multilevel bill of materials (BOM) is a hierarchical structure of components used in production planning and control (PP) in SAP. It is used to define the components and sub-components of a product, as well as the quantity of each component needed to produce the product. The multilevel BOM allows for the creation of complex products with multiple levels of components. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, a multilevel BOM can be created by entering the components and sub-components into the system. The quantity of each component can also be specified. Once the BOM is created, it can be used to plan production and control inventory levels. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a multilevel BOM, it is important to ensure that all components and sub-components are accurately entered into the system. This will ensure that production planning and inventory control are accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The multilevel BOM is an important tool for production planning and control in SAP. It is also related to other PP functions such as material requirements planning (MRP) and capacity requirements planning (CRP).