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Chapter 6
Generating PCNs and Uploading BOMs
This chapter tells you how to upload the BOM that you created in previous
chapters.
Uploading a BOM
means that:
•You run the
bom_upload
program that packages various files that you have
already created using
bn_bomprocess
.
• A PCN number is issued for the BOM.
• An EDA analyst reviews your files and enters the new information into the
SAP database.
• Team members are notified via email of the PCN, which contains both the
PCN number and the differences or changes that have been made to the
project.
Procedures explained in this chapter:
To obtain a PCN number and request a BOM upload:
on page 6-7
To verify that the PCN is created:
on page 6-8
Understanding What a PCN Is
If you have successfully worked through the steps involving the
bn_bomprocess
,
you’ve created a BOM, but it doesn’t affect anyone until you upload it and publish
a PCN (Prototype Change Notification) for it.
Before blindly blundering through the
bom_upload
process, read this section so
that you understand more about what a PCN is supposed to do, how often you
should issue one, and what checks you should make before doing so.
It’s very simple to request a BOM upload at this stage and see that a PCN is
issued. Because they go to so many different people, you really want to
understand what PCNs are.