This presentation document provides an in-depth overview of SAP’s Materials Management (MM) module, focusing specifically on the Purchasing component. It covers the fundamental concepts, processes, and configurations essential for effective procurement management within SAP systems. The document explores various aspects of purchasing, from master data management to advanced features like source determination, release procedures, and specialized procurement processes. It aims to equip SAP professionals and users with the knowledge required to optimize purchasing operations, streamline procurement workflows, and leverage SAP’s robust capabilities in managing supplier relationships and procurement activities.
Key Sections Covered:
- Master Data for Purchasing Management in SAP
- Material Master Records
- Vendor Master Records
- Sources of Supply
- Purchasing Information Records
- Contracts
- Scheduling Agreements
- Source Determination in SAP
- Source Lists
- Quota Arrangements
- Automated Source Determination Processes
- Optimized Purchasing Management
- Processing Purchase Requisitions
- Purchase Order Monitoring
- Release Procedures
- Specific Procurement Processes
- Invoicing Plans
- Blanket Purchase Orders
- Subcontracting
- Customizing in Purchasing
- Vendor Master Record Customization
- Document Types in Purchasing
- User Parameters and Authorizations