Define the components
Build component lists with required quantities and units. Use the available unit conversion workflow to keep material definitions consistent.
BILLS OF MATERIALS & COMPONENT CHANGES
Create product BOMs and track component changes.
Define the materials needed to make each product. Set component quantities and units, manage BOM release status, and record replacements or removals when the design changes.
Included in Growth and Advance
Bill of materials Manufacturing
FG-0042 · BOM output: 1 NosSupport frameComponents and material quantities
ReleasedSteel tube1.8 m
Base plate4 Nos
M8 bolt8 Nos
Released definition3 component lines
Component changesReplacement & removal log
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PRODUCTS, MATERIALS & QUANTITIES
Define component quantities for each product.
List the materials needed to make a product, enter their quantities and units, and review the BOM before release. Keep component changes recorded for the teams planning and issuing material.
Manage BOM release status
Use release locking to keep the working BOM stable while teams carry out the agreed build.
Track BOM changes
Replace or remove components through the BOM change workflow and keep the change log with the record.
COMPONENT LISTS
List what goes
into each product.
Select the finished product and set the BOM output quantity. Keep each component’s code, description, quantity and unit together so your team can review the materials needed for that output.
BOM-0042 · OUTPUT QUANTITY: 1 NOS
ReleasedSupport frame FG-0042
MANUFACTURED PRODUCT
Support frame
FG-0042
3 component lines
| Component | Item code | Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel tube40 × 40 mm sectionRM-0012 | RM-0012 | 1.8 | m |
| Base plate100 × 100 mmRM-0021 | RM-0021 | 4 | Nos |
| M8 bolt25 mm lengthFT-0008 | FT-0008 | 8 | Nos |
Quantities stay with their units of measure.
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Set the product and output
Choose the finished item and how many units this BOM’s component quantities will produce.
Add its components
Select material records using their item codes and descriptions.
Check quantities and units
Record how much of each component is needed, using the correct unit.
COMPONENT QUANTITIES & UNITS
Use the right quantity
and unit for every material.
A length of steel and a pack of fasteners cannot be described by quantity alone. Maintain the unit alongside each component and use the available unit conversion workflow when the BOM and item units differ.
01
Enter the component quantity
Define the material requirement for the product instead of leaving the quantity to be interpreted during issue.
02
Match the unit to the material
Use the configured units for items measured by count, length or weight.
03
Review conversions before release
Check the conversion between the selected BOM unit and the item’s unit before using the definition for material requirements.
COMPONENT UNIT CONVERSION
RM-0012Steel tube
40 × 40 mm section · Length measurement
BOM quantity1.8 m
Item unit quantity1,800 mm
Conversion factor1 m = 1,000 mm
BOM unitMetre (m)
Item unitMillimetre (mm)
Review the quantity and configured conversion before release.
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BOM RELEASE STATUS
ReleasedSupport frame
FG-0042
Released BOM
Component definition locked for routine editing.
COMPONENT DEFINITION
ProductSupport frame
BOM output1 Nos
Components3 lines
Units usedm · Nos
Need to change a component?
Use BOM change control for replacements and removals.
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BOM RELEASE & LOCKING
Review the BOM
before releasing it.
Check the product, output quantity, components and units before releasing the BOM. Released BOMs are locked against ordinary editing, with a separate workflow for component replacements and removals.
01
Prepare the material definition
Add and review the components needed for the product.
02
Move from Pending to Released
Release the reviewed component list. Releasing a BOM does not create or consume stock.
03
Manage later edits deliberately
Use change control for replacements and removals, or unlock the BOM back to Pending when an ordinary edit is required.
Review before release. Confirm the component choices and quantities with the people responsible for the product.
COMPONENT REPLACEMENT & REMOVAL
Record what changed
in the component list.
Replace or remove a component in selected BOMs or across all affected BOMs. Preview where the item is used, record the reason, and keep the change log available for review.
01
Preview the affected BOMs
Find the BOMs containing the item and choose selected records or the mass-change scope.
02
Apply the change with a reason
Select a replacement item or remove the component. Replacement keeps the existing quantity, unit and description, so review their suitability for the new item.
03
Review who changed what
Check the action, original and replacement items, reason, person, date and affected BOMs in the change log.
BOM CHANGE LOG
FG-0042Component replaced
Support frameManufactured product
PREVIOUS COMPONENT
Base plate
RM-0021 · 100 × 100 mm
REPLACEMENT COMPONENT
Reinforced base plate
RM-0022 · 100 × 100 mm
CHANGE REASON
Use the reinforced plate for this frame.
Nikhil Kumar · 06 Nov 2026
Selected BOMs · 1 affected · BOM-0042
Quantity, unit and description retained. Review these for the replacement item.
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BOM QUANTITY & MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
Calculate materials
for the quantity you plan to make.
Component quantities apply to the BOM’s defined output. Material planning scales them to the required production quantity, then reviews stock and shortages. Review open work separately after a BOM change.
MATERIAL REQUIREMENT EXAMPLE
FG-0042Support frame BOM-0042
BOM output1 Nos
Required output20 Nos
Quantity multiplier20×
| Component | Per BOM | Gross required |
|---|---|---|
| Steel tubeRM-0012 | 1.8 m | 36 m |
| Base plateRM-0021 | 4 Nos | 80 Nos |
| M8 boltFT-0008 | 8 Nos | 160 Nos |
Required output ÷ BOM output × component quantity. Gross quantities shown before stock and shortage review.
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Define the components
Maintain the product’s material list, quantities and units.
Product & component recordsReview requirements
Use BOM data when reviewing material requirements for planned quantities.
Explore material planningPrepare material issues
Work with production kits and material issues for the products being made.
Explore productionAre component quantities for one product or a batch?
They apply to the output quantity defined on the BOM. For example, if a BOM makes 10 units using 20 components, planning 50 units requires 100 of that component. Use a BOM quantity of 1 when defining materials for a single finished unit.
Can components use different units?
Yes. Components can use their configured units of measure. The available conversion workflow helps align the selected BOM unit with the item unit; review those conversions during setup.
Are changes to released BOMs recorded?
Released definitions use locking and a dedicated change workflow. The available replacement and removal actions retain a change log for review.
Does changing a BOM update existing production work?
BOM changes do not trigger automatic replanning. Review open production kits and material requirements separately before proceeding. Replacements keep the line’s existing quantity, unit and description, which also need review for the new item.
Which plans include BOM and change control?
BOM and change control are included in Growth and Advance, alongside material planning and production. Basic covers sales, purchases, inventory and finance.