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

SAP Term: non-stock item

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: The item category "non-stock item" is used if you enter a material as a component in a bill of material, and the material is not kept in stock. A purchase requisition is created for non-stock items.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A non-stock item is a material that is not stocked in inventory, but is used in production planning and control (PP) processes. It is a material that is not physically stored in the warehouse, but is used in the production process. Non-stock items are typically used for services, such as maintenance or repair services, or for materials that are not regularly stocked in inventory. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Non-stock items can be used in PP processes to plan and control production activities. They can be used to plan and control the production of services, such as maintenance or repair services, or for materials that are not regularly stocked in inventory. Non-stock items can also be used to plan and control the production of special orders or custom orders. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using non-stock items in PP processes, it is important to ensure that the item is correctly identified and tracked. This will help ensure that the item is correctly accounted for and that the production process runs smoothly. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the item is correctly priced and that any applicable taxes are correctly applied. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Non-stock items are related to other SAP terms such as stock items, planned orders, and production orders. Stock items are materials that are physically stored in the warehouse and can be used in PP processes. Planned orders are orders that have been created but have not yet been released for production. Production orders are orders that have been released for production and are being actively produced.