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HALB Material Type in SAP: Semi-Finished Product Guide

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Learn what HALB material type means in SAP. Understand its use, configuration, transactions, and how it fits in BOM and production planning.

In SAP, HALB stands for “Halbfertigprodukt” in German, which translates to “semi-finished product” in English.

✅ Definition:

HALB (Semi-Finished Product) is a material type used in SAP to represent materials that are:

  • Produced internally or externally
  • Not sold directly to customers
  • Used as components in the production of finished goods (FERT)

🔧 Typical Use Cases:

  • Components that go through one or more production steps.
  • Intermediate assemblies in a manufacturing process.
  • Used in Bills of Materials (BOMs) for final products.

🧾 Key Configuration & Features:

Feature Description
Material Type HALB
Valuation Can be valuated (price, costing, etc.)
Procurement Type Can be in-house production (E) or external procurement (F)
MRP Views MRP 1, 2, 3, and 4 views are important for planning and production settings
BOM Usage Can appear as components in BOMs for FERT materials

📌 Common Transactions:

Purpose Transaction Code
Create Material MM01
Change Material MM02
Display Material MM03
BOM Maintenance CS01/CS02
Routing/Recipe Maintenance CA01/CA02

🔄 Related Material Types:

Material Type Description
FERT Finished product
ROH Raw material
VERP Packaging material
HIBE Operating supplies
NLAG Non-stock (consumables)

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