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HALB Material Type in SAP: Semi-Finished Product Guide
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) |