SAP MM (Materials Management): Configuration, Management, and Processes Training Course

Introduction to SAP MM

• Overview of SAP ERP architecture and module integration.
• MM submodules: covering master data, purchasing, inventory, and MRP.
• Exploring B2B versus B2C procurement scenarios.
• Understanding key transactions within SAP MM.

Organizational Structure Configuration

• Defining company codes, plants, storage locations, and purchasing organizations.
• Assigning organizational elements during customizing.
• Establishing purchasing groups and document types.
• Ensuring integration with FI and SD modules.

Master Data Configuration and Management

• Creating and maintaining material master records.
• Configuring material types and field selection groups.
• Setting up vendor master data and partner functions.
• Creating and managing info records and source lists.
• Configuring BP (Business Partner) roles and views.

Purchasing Process and Configuration

• Creating purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Defining document types and setting number ranges.
• Implementing release procedures and approval workflows.
• Managing price determination and condition techniques.
• Configuring output determination and message control.

Material Resource Planning (MRP)

• MRP overview and various planning strategies.
• Configuring MRP parameters and planning file entries.
• Automating the generation and management of purchase requisitions.
• Utilizing MRP lists and stock requirements reports.

Inventory Management and Configuration

• Processing goods receipt, goods issue, and transfer postings.
• Configuring movement types and valuation classes.
• Managing the physical inventory process and reconciliation.
• Handling stock determination and special stock management.
• Integrating with warehouse management systems.

Invoice Verification and Account Determination

• Posting invoices and executing automatic account determination.
• Performing three-way matching between POs, GR, and invoices.
• Managing credit memos and handling blocked invoices.
• Reconciling GR/IR accounts.

Reporting and Analytics in SAP MM

• Using standard reports and transaction codes.
• Leveraging list displays such as ME2N and MB51.
• Configuring purchasing information systems.
• Integrating with SAP BW for advanced analytics.

Advanced Configuration Topics

• Setting up automatic purchase order creation and release strategies.
• Configuring batch management and serial number tracking.
• Establishing consignment and subcontracting processes.
• Managing third-party and stock transfer scenarios.

System Administration and Best Practices

• Defining user roles and authorization objects.
• Optimizing performance tuning and data archiving.
• Managing customization transports and version control.
• Integrating MM with workflow and reporting tools.

Summary and Next Steps