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1. Purpose of the file:
This file is designed to collect the substitution data required for computing the intermediate BOM based on IMEP reports. In the process of reconstructing the usage factor of each intermediate contained in a finish product, some intermediates are not retrieved in IMEP report due to several production data constraints.
The missing intermediates can be substituted by another one which is well managed by the PCF tool to produce an acceptable PCF value.
2. File Structure
2.1. List of tabs
| Sheet Name | Description | Mandatory | Comment |
| Sheet1 | This sheet is used to collect the list of substitution for intermediates | YES | Don't delete this sheet |
2.2. Main columns description
| FIELD | Prod_year | plant_code | plant_name | origin_code | origin_name | substitution_plant_code | substitution_plant_name | substitution_origin_code | substitution_origin_name | comment |
| DESCRIPTION | Calendar year for which the data is reported | Unique plant code (as assigned in SAP or other systems) identifying the site where the emissions occur | Plant name (as assigned in SAP or other systems) identifying the site where the emissions occur | Unique code assigned to the material for identification in SAP | Name of the material in SAP | Unique code assigned to the substitution plant | Name of the substitution plant | Unique code assigned to the substitution material | Name of the substituion material | Additional comments or clarifications regarding the data |
| DATA TYPE | String YYYY | String | Float | Float | Float | Float | Float | String | String | |
| SAMPLE | 2025 | KAL | SSPB-BE /KALLO-BEVEREN | PF2_020/197963 | PPS REGRIND R-7-120BL O/W | BOR | SSP-US /BORGER, TX | PF2_020/207718 | PPS PR34 Cs500 P | STARS: 32% flash mainly PR34, 33% GF, 34% calcium carbonate |
| MANDATORY | YES | YES | YES | YES | NO | YES | NO | YES | NO | NO |
3. Filling instructions
| Sheet Name | Instructions |
| Sheet1 | • Complete all mandatory fields for each row. • Use the correct format for each column (see above). • For Flag_NotSolvay, enter "X" if the SP Proxy is not related to Solvay, otherwise keep empty. • Provide clear and concise comments in the Comment field if needed. • Do not leave mandatory fields blank. • Do not modify, add, or remove columns. • Duplicate rows will be rejected during the data upload. Please ensure that no duplicate entries are present in the sheet. |
4. Maintenance best practices
Please comply with the following instructions to maintain the file:
• Always keep the original structure (do not add/remove columns without approval).
• Update only the necessary fields.
• Save a backup copy before any major changes.
• Respect data confidentiality.
5. Contact Points
| File owner | Hubert Sizaret |
| Technical Support | Camille Faure Laëtitia Arantes |
For any questions or issues, please contact the responsible person listed above.
Please strictly follow these guidelines to ensure data quality and reliability.