What is explosion in SAP SRD-SCM-SCP - SCM-Supply Chain Planning and Control?

SAP Term: explosion

• Component: SRD-SCM-SCP

• Component Name: SCM-Supply Chain Planning and Control

• Description: The material planning procedure whereby the requirements of products at the top of the bill of material are successively translated into requirements at lower levels. For example, the plan for a car is exploded to show the need for four wheels and one frame, then the plan for one of the wheels is exploded to reveal the need for one tyre.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Explosion in SAP is a process of breaking down a material into its components. It is used to determine the components and quantities needed to produce a finished product. This process is used in the Supply Chain Planning and Control (SCM-SCP) component of SAP. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Explosion in SAP is used to determine the components and quantities needed to produce a finished product. It can be used to create a bill of materials (BOM) for a product, which lists all the components and their quantities needed for production. The BOM can then be used to plan production and manage inventory levels. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a BOM, it is important to ensure that all components are listed accurately and that the quantities are correct. This will help ensure that production runs smoothly and that inventory levels are managed correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Explosion in SAP is related to other processes such as material requirements planning (MRP) and capacity requirements planning (CRP). MRP is used to plan production based on the BOM, while CRP is used to plan capacity based on the BOM.