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# Creating a Bill of Materials (BOM) Product


1. **Create Component Products** : Add products that will serve as components for the BOM product. You can create these in the **Point of Sale** screen by clicking the **+** button or in the **All Products** menu. Ensure these component products are classified as **General Products (P)** .

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2. **Create the BOM Product** : After setting up all components, create a new product, selecting **Product Type** as **BOM** .

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3. Add Components: When you select BOM as the product type, a Components function will appear. Click on
 **Materials** .

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4. **Select Component Products** : Search for and select the previously created products to use as components for this BOM product.

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5. **Set Stock Deduction Quantity** : Enter the stock deduction quantity for each component, specifying how much to deduct from inventory each time the BOM product is sold. Once done, click **Complete** .

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6. **Review and Save** : After adding all components, return to the product details page to verify accuracy. If any component products have associated costs, the system will calculate the **total cost** for the BOM product based on the combined cost of its components.