> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.tillit.cloud/tillit/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.tillit.cloud/tillit/knowledge-base/setting-up-tillit/material-definition/material.md).

# Material

## Overview

Materials are the physical components used or created during production. In the TilliT DO setup, materials refer to both consumed resources and produced items managed within the platform.

* Consumed Materials: Raw components or materials used during the process (e.g., BOM components).
* Produced Materials: The output or finished goods generated by running the assigned asset (e.g., finished SKUs).

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## Navigation

{% hint style="info" %}
Go to **Settings > Material Definition > Materials**&#x20;
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/Uy99D1dUmCnqldCS0aee" alt="Left navigation sidebar of the TilliT plataform with the &#x22;Material Definition1&#x27; menu expanded, highlighting the &#x22;Materials&#x22; option"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Creating a new Material

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Click on **Create**.

<figure><img src="/files/cby2DrLljElrnTDgAktV" alt="Material interface highlighting the Create action button"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Fill in the required fields.

<figure><img src="/files/mTx6PDtVcXFmAzol6mbK" alt="Create Material pop-up modal displaying input fields"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click **Save an close** (or **Save and close**) to finalise.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

### **Fields**

| Name               | Description                                                                                                                                    |
| ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Name \*            | The display name of the material.                                                                                                              |
| External ID \*     | The unique system identifier for the material (e.g., ERP code).                                                                                |
| Group \*           | Assigns the material to a specific [Material Group](/tillit/knowledge-base/setting-up-tillit/material-definition/material-group.md).           |
| Unit of Measure \* | Sets the material's primary unit of measure (e.g., units, liters).                                                                             |
| Active             | Toggle to enable or disable the material without deleting it.                                                                                  |
| Can Produce        | Defines whether an order can be created for this material. When enabled, this item appears as an option in order creation and selection lists. |
| Can Consume        | Defines if this material can be used as a material component.                                                                                  |
| Barcode Reference  | The assigned GTIN, EAN, or barcode reference number.                                                                                           |
| Default Run Rate   | The target production rate for this material at the bottleneck asset.                                                                          |
| Display Order      | Sets the display sequence/priority for the material in dropdown lists.                                                                         |
| Article Key        | Links the material to an article.                                                                                                              |