What is semifinished product in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: semifinished product

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: An unfinished product. Describes the material type.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A semifinished product is an intermediate product that is produced in one production process and used as an input in another production process. It is a partially completed product that requires further processing before it can be sold as a finished product. In SAP Production Planning and Control (PP), semifinished products are used to plan and control the production process. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP PP, semifinished products are used to plan and control the production process. They are used to define the production process, calculate the required materials, and track the progress of the production process. They can also be used to monitor the quality of the semifinished product and ensure that it meets the required standards. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using semifinished products in SAP PP, it is important to ensure that they are properly defined and tracked. This will help to ensure that the production process runs smoothly and efficiently. It is also important to monitor the quality of the semifinished product to ensure that it meets the required standards. 
  
  Related Information: 
  SAP PP also allows for the use of finished products in the production process. Finished products are complete products that have been fully processed and are ready for sale. They can be used in combination with semifinished products to create a more efficient production process.