What is spare part in SAP (PP - Production Planning and Control)?

SAP Term: spare part

• Component: PP

• Component Name: Production Planning and Control

• Description: A material used to replace a defective part. This material may or may not be kept in stock. Spare parts are not restored to working condition. Spare parts can be entered in maintenance BOMs. For plant maintenance purposes, spare parts can be assigned to the various operations of an equipment.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A spare part is a component of a larger system that can be used to replace a defective or damaged part. In the context of SAP Production Planning and Control (PP), spare parts are used to maintain the production process and ensure that it runs smoothly. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP PP, spare parts can be managed using the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) module. This module allows users to plan and manage the procurement of spare parts, as well as track their availability and usage. The MRP module also allows users to set up safety stock levels for spare parts, which helps ensure that there is always enough inventory on hand in case of an emergency. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up safety stock levels for spare parts, it is important to consider the lead time for ordering new parts. This will help ensure that there is enough inventory on hand when needed, without having too much inventory sitting idle. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on managing spare parts in SAP PP, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ERP_6.0_EHP7/6.07/en-US/f9f8d3a2b7c14e8a9f3d2b5c9f1e4d2b.html