What is 'plant assignment' in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

plant assignment - Overview

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: The area of validity of a BOM can be extended by assigning the BOM to one or more additional plants. These related BOMs in different plants are identified by the same internal BOM number.

plant assignment - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Plant assignment is a feature of SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) that allows users to assign a specific plant to a material or product. This assignment is used to determine the production location for the material or product, as well as the availability of resources and materials needed for production. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Plant assignment is done in the SAP system by entering the plant code in the material master record. This code is then used to determine the production location for the material or product. The plant code can also be used to determine the availability of resources and materials needed for production. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assigning a plant to a material or product, it is important to ensure that the plant code is correct and up-to-date. This will ensure that the production location and resources are available when needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on plant assignment in SAP Production Planning and Control, please refer to the SAP Help Portal.