What is 'actual bill of material' in SAP SLL-IPP - Identity-based preference processing?

actual bill of material - Overview

• Component: SLL-IPP

• Component Name: Identity-based preference processing

• Description: The quantities of components and semi-finished products actually being consumed to produce the finished good.

actual bill of material - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Actual bill of material (BOM) is a list of components and materials that are used to create a product. It is used to track the components and materials used in the production process. The actual BOM is created from the master BOM, which is a list of all the components and materials that could potentially be used in the production process. 
  SLL-IPP Identity-based preference processing is a feature of SAP software that allows users to set preferences for certain products or services based on their identity. This feature allows users to customize their experience with SAP software, making it easier to find the products or services they need. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the actual BOM, users must first create a master BOM. This master BOM should include all the components and materials that could potentially be used in the production process. Once this master BOM is created, users can then create an actual BOM by selecting the components and materials they want to use in the production process. 
  To use SLL-IPP Identity-based preference processing, users must first set up their preferences in SAP software. This can be done by going into the settings menu and selecting “Identity-based preferences”. From here, users can select which products or services they would like to have displayed when they search for them in SAP software.