What is validity of bill of material in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: validity of bill of material

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: Conditions under which a BOM is valid. A BOM has an area of validity and a validity period. When a BOM is created, the area of validity is defined by the plant. The area of validity can be extended by assigning the same BOM to an object in different plants. The validity period is the period during which the BOM is valid. This period is limited by the valid-from date and the valid-to date.

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• Key Concepts: 
  The validity of a bill of material (BOM) in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) is the period of time during which the BOM is valid for use in production. It is important to ensure that the BOM is up-to-date and accurate, as it is used to determine the materials and components needed for production.
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP PP, the validity of a BOM can be set by entering a start date and an end date. The start date indicates when the BOM will become valid, while the end date indicates when it will become invalid. The validity period can be changed at any time by entering new start and end dates.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep track of the validity period of a BOM, as it can affect production planning and scheduling. If a BOM is not valid for a certain period of time, it may be necessary to create a new BOM or modify an existing one.
  
  Related Information: 
  The validity of a BOM is closely related to version management in SAP PP. Version management allows users to create multiple versions of a BOM, each with its own validity period. This allows users to easily switch between different versions of a BOM without having to manually update the start and end dates.