What is parent item in SAP SRD-SCM-WME - SCM-Warehousing and Manufacturing Execution?

SAP Term: parent item

• Component: SRD-SCM-WME

• Component Name: SCM-Warehousing and Manufacturing Execution

• Description: An item made from two or more components or assemblies. An item is considered the parent item of goods below it on a bill of material.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A parent item is a type of material in SAP that is used to represent a group of related materials. It is used to simplify the management of materials and to reduce the number of items that need to be tracked. The parent item can be used to represent a group of related materials, such as components of a product, or a group of similar materials, such as different sizes or colors of the same product. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, parent items are created in the material master and assigned a material type of “parent”. The parent item is then linked to the related materials in the material master. This allows the user to view all related materials from one place and manage them as a single entity. The parent item can also be used in sales orders and purchase orders, allowing the user to order multiple related materials at once. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a parent item, it is important to ensure that all related materials are linked correctly. This will ensure that all related materials are tracked correctly and that any changes made to one material will be reflected in all related materials. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all related materials have the same unit of measure and pricing information. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The SAP Warehouse Management (WM) module uses parent items for managing inventory. The WM module allows users to create parent items for groups of related materials and track them as a single entity. Additionally, the WM module allows users to create storage bins for each parent item, allowing users to easily track inventory levels for each group of related materials.