{"id":20756,"date":"2026-08-04T12:03:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T12:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/?p=20756"},"modified":"2026-08-04T12:03:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T12:03:09","slug":"how-to-configure-and-use-the-bom-viewer-in-idempiere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/how-to-configure-and-use-the-bom-viewer-in-idempiere\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Configure and Use the BOM Viewer in iDempiere"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn how to configure and use the BOM Viewer window in iDempiere to review kit and gift hamper components for retail operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The BOM Viewer window in iDempiere displays the Bill of Materials structure of a product in an expandable tree and grid layout. It lets users inspect the components that make up a kit without opening the underlying product setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It helps store and merchandising teams verify component accuracy before a kit reaches point of sale, reducing stock discrepancies and pricing errors in reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Process Flow<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-BOM_Viewer-1024x286.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20760\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-BOM_Viewer-1024x286.png 1024w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-BOM_Viewer-300x84.png 300w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-BOM_Viewer-768x214.png 768w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-BOM_Viewer-1536x429.png 1536w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-BOM_Viewer.png 1658w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Business Rules<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only active BOM lines appear in the component grid on the right panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Implosion checkbox reverses the view to show where a product is used as a component.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quantity reflects the number of units required to build one unit of the parent product.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UOM defines the unit of measure applied to each component line, independent of the parent UOM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BOM Viewer is read-only; component changes must be made from the Product BOM &amp; Formula tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Line No determines the sequence in which components are listed for a given parent product.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prerequisites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Parent (kit) Product created with the Bill of Materials flag enabled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Component products created and set to Active in the Product window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BOM lines defined under Product \u2192 BOM &amp; Formula tab for the parent product.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UOM configured on both parent and component products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Navigation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Menu \u2192 Manufacturing \u2192 BOM Viewer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Configuration Steps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Select the Parent Product<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Product field, search and select the kit, for example GH-001_Premium Gift Hamper. The tree panel updates to show the parent node with its pack quantity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-Manufacturing-BOM-Viewer-1024x396.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20779\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-Manufacturing-BOM-Viewer-1024x396.png 1024w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-Manufacturing-BOM-Viewer-300x116.png 300w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-Manufacturing-BOM-Viewer-768x297.png 768w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-Manufacturing-BOM-Viewer-1536x594.png 1536w, https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/07\/TenthPlanet-iDempiere-Manufacturing-BOM-Viewer-2048x792.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Expand the Component Tree<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click the arrow beside the parent node, or check Expand Tree at the bottom left to expand all levels automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Review Component Line Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check each row in the right-hand grid for Active status, Product, UOM, and Quantity before approving the kit for sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Field Reference Table<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><td><strong>Field<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sample Value<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Active<\/td><td>Checked<\/td><td>Indicates the BOM line is currently valid for use<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Line No<\/td><td>10, 20, 30\u2026<\/td><td>Sequence number controlling display order of components<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Product<\/td><td>COF-250_Coffee Powder (250 g)<\/td><td>Component product included in the kit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UOM<\/td><td>Ea<\/td><td>Unit of measure for the component quantity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Quantity<\/td><td>1.00, 2.00<\/td><td>Number of component units needed per parent unit<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Use Implosion to Trace Component Usage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select a component product, check the Implosion box, and review the resulting list of parent kits that consume it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common Issues and Resolutions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><td><strong>Issue<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cause<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Resolution<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Product not found in search<\/td><td>Bill of Materials flag not enabled on product<\/td><td>Enable the Bill of Materials checkbox on the Product window<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Component list appears empty<\/td><td>No BOM lines defined for the product<\/td><td>Add lines under Product \u2192 BOM &amp; Formula tab<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inactive component still visible<\/td><td>Grid not refreshed after deactivation<\/td><td>Click the refresh icon to reload the current view<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Implosion shows no results<\/td><td>Product is not used as a component anywhere<\/td><td>Confirm the product is added as a line in another BOM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wrong UOM displayed on a line<\/td><td>Component UOM differs from Product master setup<\/td><td>Update UOM on the Product window and re-check the line<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tree does not expand automatically<\/td><td>Expand Tree option left unchecked<\/td><td>Check the Expand Tree box at the bottom left of the window<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Next Steps<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Configure Product BOM &amp; Formula tab for new kit products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up Price List entries for the bundled kit product.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review Product Master setup for all component items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configure Inventory or Production settings if kits are assembled in-house.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to configure and use the BOM Viewer window in iDempiere to review kit and gift hamper components for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[86,10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20756","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-idempiere-manufacturing","category-idempiere-product"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20756","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20756"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20756\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20756"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20756"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tenthplanet.in\/idempiere\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20756"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}