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

SAP Term: variant BOM

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: A combination of a number of bills of material that lets you describe a product, or several products that have a lot of identical parts. The variant BOM describes each object completely, for example, the product "lamp." Each variant BOM contains all the components. This type of BOM is not configurable.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A variant BOM (Bill of Materials) is a type of BOM used in SAP Production Planning and Control (PP) to represent different versions of a product. It is used to define the components and quantities of a product that can be produced in different versions. The variant BOM is linked to the material master record and contains information about the components, their quantities, and the sequence in which they are used. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Variant BOMs are created in the SAP system using the transaction code CS01. The user must enter the material number, description, and version of the product. The user then adds components to the BOM and specifies their quantities. The user can also specify the sequence in which the components are used. Once the BOM is saved, it can be used for production planning and control. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a variant BOM, it is important to ensure that all components are correctly specified and that their quantities are accurate. It is also important to ensure that the sequence in which the components are used is correct. This will ensure that production runs smoothly and efficiently. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on variant BOMs, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.