---
title: "Align BOM columns across files with AI"
method: POST
path: "/bom-compare/consolidate-fields"
tags: ["bom"]
---

# Align BOM columns across files with AI

`POST /bom-compare/consolidate-fields`

Groups the column headers of two or more BOM exports (e.g. an E-BOM and its M-BOM) into consolidated fields by meaning, preserving each original header, and identifies which field holds the part identifier. Only column names are sent to the model; no cell values are transmitted.

## Request body

- HandlersConsolidateFieldsRequest
  - `files` ServicesBomConsolidationFile[]
    - `headers` string[]
    - `name` string
    - `role` string

## Response `200`

OK

- ServicesBomFieldConsolidationResult
  - `fields` ServicesBomConsolidatedField[]
    - `canonical_name` string
    - `columns` ServicesBomConsolidatedColumn[]
      - `file_index` integer
      - `header` string
  - `item_type_columns` ServicesBomConsolidatedColumn[]
    - `file_index` integer
    - `header` string
  - `part_identifier` string

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad Request
- `401` — Unauthorized
- `403` — Forbidden
- `500` — Internal Server Error

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