This document provides configuration steps for customizing the purchase order (PO) document type in SAP S/4HANA Materials Management (MM) module. It outlines how to define a new PO document type, restrict allowed item categories, link the document type to the purchase document configuration, define internal/external number ranges, make certain fields mandatory, and assign field selection keys. The goal is to configure a customized PO document type in SAP MM for handling special procurement types like subcontracting and consignment.
Key configuration steps covered in the document are:
- Step 1: Define a new PO document type by copying the standard type and giving it a custom name
- Step 2: Restrict allowed item categories for the document type
- Step 3: Link the new document type to the purchase document configuration to specify valid item category combinations
- Step 4: Define internal and external number ranges and assign to the new document type
- Step 5: Make certain fields mandatory in the screen layout and assign a field selection key to the document type
The document provides a business scenario, explanations of configuration settings, and screenshots demonstrating the SAP configuration steps in detail. In summary, it covers the key SAP MM customizations required for setting up a specialized PO document type.