Comparing the PBOM (As Planned) product structure

  1. Select Form > Open > PlmCompareBOM. The Compare BOM form is displayed.
    Note: You can also access the Compare BOM form using the Compare BOM option on the Item form.
  2. Specify this information:
    Compare this item
    The type of product structure selected for the comparison. Select PBOM (As Planned).
    ERP
    The ERP application used for comparison.
    Company
    The ERP company used for comparison.
    PCS Project
    The ERP PCS Project (if applicable) used for comparison.
    ERP Item ID
    The code of the ERP Item.
    Effective Date
    The effective date of the parent item. Based on this date, the item structure is populated.
    Time
    The effective time of the parent item. Based on this time and date, the item structure is populated.
    To this item
    The type of product structure selected for the comparison. Select PBOM (As Planned).
    ERP
    The ERP application used for comparison.
    Company
    The ERP company used for comparison.
    PCS Project
    The ERP PCS Project (if applicable) used for comparison.
    ERP Item ID
    The code of the ERP Item.
    Effective Date
    The effective date of the parent item. Based on this date, the item structure is populated.
    Time
    The effective time of the parent item. Based on this time and date, the item structure is populated.
  3. Select the option on which the comparison is based. Possible values:
    • By Item:You can sort the product structure by Item ID and compare the Items by attributes, and the attributes of the linked properties.
    • By Find Number:You can sort the product structure by Find Number and compare the Items by attributes and the attributes of the linked properties.
    • By Item and Find Number: You can sort the product structure first by ItemID followed by Find Number. This option enables you to compare the Item attributes and the attributes of the linked properties.
    Note: You can modify the BOM preferences using the Ellipsis option.
  4. Click Compare. The Compare BOM results are displayed.