# Derived Group in the Bom List

**URL:** <https://www.dynamicsuser.net/t/derived-group-in-the-bom-list/40993>\
**Category:** User Forum\
**Created:** [October 19, 2012, 1:14pm UTC](https://www.dynamicsuser.net/t/derived-group-in-the-bom-list/40993 "2012-10-19T13:14:44Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 19, 2012, 1:14pm UTC](https://www.dynamicsuser.net/t/derived-group-in-the-bom-list/40993/1 "2012-10-19T13:14:44Z")

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Hi,

What are the derived group, derived item number and configuration in the configuration rules.

I reach this screen from Stock Management =\> BOM list =\> Configuration Rules =\> General Tab…

Can you explain the purpose of the derived groups???

Thanks.