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

SAP Term: summarized BOM

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: An analysis of a BOM showing a complete list of all explosion levels of assemblies and other components contained in a product. Assemblies or other parts that are used more than once are added to form a total. The system multiplies this with the required quantity and displays it as one item. Displaying the assemblies as components is optional. You can display assemblies as components sub-assemblies.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A summarized BOM (Bill of Materials) is a type of BOM used in the Production Planning and Control (PP) component of SAP. It is a simplified version of a standard BOM that contains only the essential information needed for production planning. This includes the item number, quantity, and unit of measure for each component. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The summarized BOM can be used to quickly and easily create production orders in SAP. It can also be used to quickly identify the components needed for a particular product or process. Additionally, it can be used to quickly identify any changes that need to be made to the BOM in order to meet customer requirements. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a summarized BOM, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included. This includes the item number, quantity, and unit of measure for each component. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all components are correctly linked together in order to ensure accurate production planning. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on summarized BOMs, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP support team. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information on how to create and use summarized BOMs in SAP.