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

SAP Term: primary BOM

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: The item data of a primary BOM is a starting point for a comparing two BOMs.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A primary BOM (Bill of Materials) is a list of components and materials needed to produce a finished product in SAP's Production Planning and Control (PP) module. It is the main BOM used in the production process and contains all the necessary information for production, such as item numbers, quantities, and unit of measure. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The primary BOM is used to define the structure of a product and its components. It is used to create production orders, calculate costs, and manage inventory. The primary BOM can be created manually or imported from an external system. Once created, it can be used to generate a material requirement plan (MRP) which will help determine the necessary materials and components needed for production. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a primary BOM, it is important to ensure that all the necessary information is included. This includes item numbers, quantities, and unit of measure. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the BOM is up-to-date with any changes in the production process or materials used. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The primary BOM is just one component of SAP's Production Planning and Control module. Other components include material requirements planning (MRP), capacity planning, and production scheduling. Additionally, SAP also offers other modules such as Quality Management (QM) and Plant Maintenance (PM) which can be used in conjunction with PP for a more comprehensive production process.