What is variable-size item in SAP PP - Production Planning and Control?

SAP Term: variable-size item

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: The item category "variable-size item" is used if you want to enter different-sized sections of a material as components in a bill of material, using one material number. You enter the dimensions sizes you require, and the system calculates the component quantity by multiplying the sizes or by using a formula, if a formula has been entered.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A variable-size item is a type of material in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) that can be produced in different sizes. It is used to represent items that have different sizes, such as clothing or furniture. The size of the item is determined by the user when creating the material master record. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use a variable-size item, the user must first create a material master record for the item. The size of the item must be specified in the material master record. Once the material master record is created, the variable-size item can be used in production planning and control processes. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a material master record for a variable-size item, it is important to specify the size accurately. This will ensure that the correct size of the item is used in production planning and control processes. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on variable-size items in SAP Production Planning and Control, please refer to SAP Help documentation.