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.
HALB (Semi-Finished Product) is a material type used in SAP to represent materials that are:
| 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 |
| Purpose | Transaction Code |
|---|---|
| Create Material | MM01 |
| Change Material | MM02 |
| Display Material | MM03 |
| BOM Maintenance | CS01/CS02 |
| Routing/Recipe Maintenance | CA01/CA02 |
| Material Type | Description |
|---|---|
| FERT | Finished product |
| ROH | Raw material |
| VERP | Packaging material |
| HIBE | Operating supplies |
| NLAG | Non-stock (consumables) |