Bill of Materials (BOM)

Manufacturing

Definition

A comprehensive list of raw materials, components, and assemblies required to build or produce a product.

Detailed Description

The Bill of Materials (BOM) in SAP is a crucial component in manufacturing processes, detailing all necessary parts, materials, and quantities needed to construct a finished product. It aids in inventory management, product costing, and production planning, ensuring materials are available and reducing production delays. BOMs can range from simple lists for basic products to complex hierarchies for multi-component assemblies.

Key Features

Ability to manage plant-specific BOMs
Hierarchical structure for defining material composition
Integration with production, planning, and inventory modules
Support for multiple BOM variations for different production scenarios

Common Modules

SAP MM (Material Management)

Used for managing materials, procurement, and inventory, leveraging BOMs for purchasing and stock management.

SAP PM (Plant Maintenance)

Helps in planning maintenance work where BOMs are used to list spare parts for equipment.

SAP PP (Production Planning)

Utilizes BOMs to plan and monitor production processes, ensuring all necessary components are available.

Examples

Creating a BOM in SAP

Example of creating a BOM using transaction code CS01 in SAP.

Popular Implementations

Automotive Manufacturing BOM Implementation

An implementation of BOM in the automotive industry where the complexity of vehicle components necessitates an intricate BOM structure.

Electronics Assembly BOM Usage

Leveraging BOMs in electronics manufacturing for organizing components in multi-layered PCAs.