What are SAP PM Bills of Material (BOM)?
To understand it, we will consider a simple example, BOM for a computer. Here when an assembly process is executed for a computer, its components will be automatically made available according to BOM.
Similarly, in plant maintenance, if there is a requirement for some components to be replaced during the time of maintenance and they have BOMs, then such BOM will be automatically exploded for a particular equipment or location.
The illustration below provides an illustration of BOM for a computer.
Example of BOM
SAP PM bills of material can be defined as lists of components making up a more complex technical object or an assembly. These lists contain material numbers of components, their quantities and units of measure (UOM). The components of SAP PM bills of material can be either of stock (S) or non-stock (N) materials. The primary usage of maintenance BOM is to describe the structure of a maintenance object. Using BOM enables us to specify the exact location(s) where maintenance tasks are to be performed.
Types of SAP PM Bills of Material
Functional Location BOM
The BOM which specifically links to a Functional Location. Since Functional Location is unique, the Functional Location BOM is also unique.
Equipment BOM
The BOM which links to equipment. Since equipment is unique, equipment BOM is also unique.
Material BOM
The BOM which links to a material (main unit code, assembly or a spare part).
Creation of SAP PM Bills of Material
Now, let us look into the process how we can create the required BOM for plant maintenance.
The following transactional codes will be used.
Transaction code Activity
IB01 Create Equipment BOM
IB02 Change Equipment BOM
IB03 Display Equipment BOM
IB11 Create Functional Location BOM
IB12 Change Functional Location BOM
IB13 Display Functional Location BOM
Create Equipment BOM
Transaction code IB01
Menu path SAP Easy Access –> Logistics –> Plant Maintenance –> Management of Technical Objects –> Bill of Material –> Equipment BOM –> Create
SAP Easy Access Menu – Create Equipment BOM
Start the transaction and the initial screen will be displayed as shown below. Enter the Equipment number for which BOM to be created, Plant code and choose BOM Usage from the list. As we can see, usage “4” is reserved for plant maintenance.
Create Equipment BOM Transaction
Press Enter button on the keyboard. We will be guided to the next screen for entering components of the BOM.
Equipment BOM Components
Enter the components, mention the required quantity and unit of measure for each component. Next, click Savebutton. We will be receiving a confirmation of equipment BOM creation. See below an example.
Successfully Created BOM Confirmation
Change Equipment BOM
Transaction code IB02
Menu path SAP Easy Access –> Logistics –> Plant Maintenance –> Management of Technical Objects –> Bill of Material –> Equipment BOM –> Change
If we need to make changes for an existing equipment BOM, follow the steps as shown below.
Change Equipment BOM Transaction
Enter the equipment number, plant and BOM usage on the initial screen, Then, press Enter on the keyboard.
Modify Components, Quantity in Change Mode
Make the necessary changes to the SAP PM bills of material and click Save button to finalize them. We will receive a confirmation of the transaction as successfully changed.
Confirmation of Changes in Equipment BOM
Display Equipment BOM
Transaction code IB03
Menu path SAP Easy Access –> Logistics –> Plant Maintenance –> Management of Technical Objects –> Bill of Material –> Equipment BOM –> Display
In order to view an existing SAP PM bills of material for equipment without being able to modify it, follow the steps as described below.
SAP Easy Access – Display Equipment BOM
Initial Screen of Display BOM Transaction
On the initial screen of the transaction enter the equipment number, plant and BOM usage “4”. Next, press Enterbutton on the keyboard.
Details of Equipment BOM
Create Functional Location BOM
Transaction code IB11
Menu path SAP Easy Access –> Logistics –> Plant Maintenance –> Management of Technical Objects –> Bill of Material –> Functional Location BOM –> Create
Start the transaction and the initial screen will be displayed as shown below. Enter the Functional Locationnumber for which BOM to be created, Plant code and choose BOM Usage from the list (“4”).
Functional Location BOM Creation Initial Screen
Press Enter button on the keyboard. We will be guided to the next screen for entering information about components of BOM.
Components Details Screen of SAP Functional Location BOM
Enter the required components along with their quantities and unit of measures. Then, click Save button. We will receive a confirmation about creation of the functional location BOM.
Confirmation of Creation of Functional Location BOM
Change Functional Location BOM
Transaction code IB12
Menu path SAP Easy Access –> Logistics –> Plant Maintenance –> Management of Technical Objects –> Bill of Material –> Functional Location BOM –> Change
If we need to make changes for an existing functional location BOM, we should follow the steps as described below. Similarly, as we did before, enter the information to identify the BOM to edit including functional location number, plant, and BOM usage.
Initial Screen for Making Changes to Functional Location BOM
Next, click Enter button on the keyboard and the system will take you to the next screen.
Edit Components of Functional Location BOM If Required
Then, make the required changes and click Save button.
Confirmation Screen of Changes to Functional Location BOM
Display Functional Location BOM
Transaction code IB13
Menu path SAP Easy Access –> Logistics –> Plant Maintenance –> Management of Technical Objects –> Bill of Material –> Functional Location BOM –> Display
Finally, let’s see how to open a functional location BOM in a display mode. Start the transaction IB13 and enter the required information on the initial screen (functional location, plant, and BOM usage).
Initial Screen of Display Functional Location BOM Transaction
Next, press Enter button on the keyboard. The SAP system will show the components that are included in this bill of materials.
Display of Functional Location BOM in Details
To understand it, we will consider a simple example, BOM for a computer. Here when an assembly process is executed for a computer, its components will be automatically made available according to BOM.
Similarly, in plant maintenance, if there is a requirement for some components to be replaced during the time of maintenance and they have BOMs, then such BOM will be automatically exploded for a particular equipment or location.
The illustration below provides an illustration of BOM for a computer.
Example of BOM
SAP PM bills of material can be defined as lists of components making up a more complex technical object or an assembly. These lists contain material numbers of components, their quantities and units of measure (UOM). The components of SAP PM bills of material can be either of stock (S) or non-stock (N) materials. The primary usage of maintenance BOM is to describe the structure of a maintenance object. Using BOM enables us to specify the exact location(s) where maintenance tasks are to be performed.
Types of SAP PM Bills of Material
Functional Location BOM
The BOM which specifically links to a Functional Location. Since Functional Location is unique, the Functional Location BOM is also unique.
Equipment BOM
The BOM which links to equipment. Since equipment is unique, equipment BOM is also unique.
Material BOM
The BOM which links to a material (main unit code, assembly or a spare part).
Creation of SAP PM Bills of Material
Now, let us look into the process how we can create the required BOM for plant maintenance.
The following transactional codes will be used.
Transaction code Activity
IB01 Create Equipment BOM
IB02 Change Equipment BOM
IB03 Display Equipment BOM
IB11 Create Functional Location BOM
IB12 Change Functional Location BOM
IB13 Display Functional Location BOM
Create Equipment BOM
Transaction code IB01
Menu path SAP Easy Access –> Logistics –> Plant Maintenance –> Management of Technical Objects –> Bill of Material –> Equipment BOM –> Create
SAP Easy Access Menu – Create Equipment BOM
Start the transaction and the initial screen will be displayed as shown below. Enter the Equipment number for which BOM to be created, Plant code and choose BOM Usage from the list. As we can see, usage “4” is reserved for plant maintenance.
Create Equipment BOM Transaction
Press Enter button on the keyboard. We will be guided to the next screen for entering components of the BOM.
Equipment BOM Components
Enter the components, mention the required quantity and unit of measure for each component. Next, click Savebutton. We will be receiving a confirmation of equipment BOM creation. See below an example.
Successfully Created BOM Confirmation
Change Equipment BOM
Transaction code IB02
Menu path SAP Easy Access –> Logistics –> Plant Maintenance –> Management of Technical Objects –> Bill of Material –> Equipment BOM –> Change
If we need to make changes for an existing equipment BOM, follow the steps as shown below.
Change Equipment BOM Transaction
Enter the equipment number, plant and BOM usage on the initial screen, Then, press Enter on the keyboard.
Modify Components, Quantity in Change Mode
Make the necessary changes to the SAP PM bills of material and click Save button to finalize them. We will receive a confirmation of the transaction as successfully changed.
Confirmation of Changes in Equipment BOM
Display Equipment BOM
Transaction code IB03
Menu path SAP Easy Access –> Logistics –> Plant Maintenance –> Management of Technical Objects –> Bill of Material –> Equipment BOM –> Display
In order to view an existing SAP PM bills of material for equipment without being able to modify it, follow the steps as described below.
SAP Easy Access – Display Equipment BOM
Initial Screen of Display BOM Transaction
On the initial screen of the transaction enter the equipment number, plant and BOM usage “4”. Next, press Enterbutton on the keyboard.
Details of Equipment BOM
Create Functional Location BOM
Transaction code IB11
Menu path SAP Easy Access –> Logistics –> Plant Maintenance –> Management of Technical Objects –> Bill of Material –> Functional Location BOM –> Create
Start the transaction and the initial screen will be displayed as shown below. Enter the Functional Locationnumber for which BOM to be created, Plant code and choose BOM Usage from the list (“4”).
Functional Location BOM Creation Initial Screen
Press Enter button on the keyboard. We will be guided to the next screen for entering information about components of BOM.
Components Details Screen of SAP Functional Location BOM
Enter the required components along with their quantities and unit of measures. Then, click Save button. We will receive a confirmation about creation of the functional location BOM.
Confirmation of Creation of Functional Location BOM
Change Functional Location BOM
Transaction code IB12
Menu path SAP Easy Access –> Logistics –> Plant Maintenance –> Management of Technical Objects –> Bill of Material –> Functional Location BOM –> Change
If we need to make changes for an existing functional location BOM, we should follow the steps as described below. Similarly, as we did before, enter the information to identify the BOM to edit including functional location number, plant, and BOM usage.
Initial Screen for Making Changes to Functional Location BOM
Next, click Enter button on the keyboard and the system will take you to the next screen.
Edit Components of Functional Location BOM If Required
Then, make the required changes and click Save button.
Confirmation Screen of Changes to Functional Location BOM
Display Functional Location BOM
Transaction code IB13
Menu path SAP Easy Access –> Logistics –> Plant Maintenance –> Management of Technical Objects –> Bill of Material –> Functional Location BOM –> Display
Finally, let’s see how to open a functional location BOM in a display mode. Start the transaction IB13 and enter the required information on the initial screen (functional location, plant, and BOM usage).
Initial Screen of Display Functional Location BOM Transaction
Next, press Enter button on the keyboard. The SAP system will show the components that are included in this bill of materials.
Display of Functional Location BOM in Details