Item Formula
Module Guide: Item Formula (Bill of Materials - BOM)
Module Location
Production > Item Formula
Module Objective
The Item Formula module serves as the master data hub for creating and managing the Formulas or Bills of Materials (BOMs) for every product that is manufactured. A BOM is the standard "recipe" that details all components (raw materials, packaging materials) and their quantities needed to produce one unit or one batch of a finished good.
1. Main View (Formula List)
The main page of this module displays a list of all Formulas or BOMs that have been defined in the system.
View Explanation
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View: This page is a list of all product recipes. You can see the Item/Service Code of the finished good, the Standard Quantity (standard batch size), and the Status of each formula.
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Action Buttons:
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[New]: The primary button to create a new Formula/BOM.
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[Delete]: To delete a selected formula.
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2. Steps to Create a New Formula
Step 1: Create a New Formula
From the Main View, click the [New] button to open the Add Formula form.
Step 2: Define the Product and BOM Code
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In the Item/Service Code column, select the Finished Good item from the dropdown for which you are creating a recipe.
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In the BOM column, enter a unique code for this formula or recipe.
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Click [Save].
Step 3: Detail the Components (Conceptual)
After saving, you will be directed to a detail screen (similar to the Bill of Materials module) to detail:
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Output Material: The finished good that is produced.
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Input Materials: All the raw materials and packaging materials needed, along with the standard quantity for each material.
Workflow & Integrated Business Process
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Planning Basis: The BOM created here is the fundamental data that will be used by the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) system to calculate raw material requirements.
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Production Basis: This BOM will also be the reference when creating a Production Order.
Tips & Important Notes
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The accuracy of the BOM data is crucial. An error in the material quantity will cause errors in purchase planning, cost calculation, and stock control.
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This is a vital master data module for the PPIC, R&D, and Production teams.