What is 'bill of materials' in SAP PUR-PRP - Procurement Planning?

bill of materials - Overview

• Component: PUR-PRP

• Component Name: Procurement Planning

• Description: A complete, hierarchically structured list of the materials, parts, and components that make up a final product. The components are referred to as items.

bill of materials - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A bill of materials (BOM) is a list of all the components, parts, and materials needed to create a product. In SAP, the bill of materials is used in the PUR-PRP Procurement Planning component to define the components and materials needed for a particular product. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, the bill of materials is used to define the components and materials needed for a particular product. The BOM can be used to determine the cost of a product, as well as the quantity of each component or material needed. The BOM can also be used to track changes in the components or materials used in a product over time. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a BOM in SAP, it is important to ensure that all components and materials are accurately listed. This will help ensure that the cost and quantity of each component or material is accurately calculated. Additionally, it is important to keep the BOM up-to-date with any changes in components or materials used in a product. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the bill of materials in SAP, please refer to the SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ERP/6.0/en-US). Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to use the bill of materials in SAP.