What is tear down in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: tear down

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: An activity by which a work center is restored to its normal state after processing operations.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Tear down in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) is the process of breaking down a finished product into its individual components. This process is used to determine the cost of producing a finished product by calculating the cost of each component. It is also used to determine the availability of components for production. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP PP, tear down can be used to analyze the cost of a finished product by breaking it down into its individual components. This can be done by selecting the finished product in the material master and then selecting the “tear down” option. This will display a list of all components that make up the finished product and their respective costs. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using tear down in SAP PP, it is important to ensure that all components are correctly accounted for in order to accurately calculate the cost of the finished product. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all components are available for production before proceeding with production. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Tear down in SAP PP is related to other processes such as bill of materials (BOM) and material requirements planning (MRP). BOM is used to define the components that make up a finished product, while MRP is used to determine when and how much of each component should be produced in order to meet demand.