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

Introduction to SAP MM

• Overview of SAP ERP architecture and system integration
• MM submodules: master data, purchasing, inventory, and MRP
• Comparing B2B and B2C procurement scenarios
• Key transaction understanding within SAP MM

Organizational Structure Configuration

• Definition of company codes, plants, storage locations, and purchasing organizations
• Assignment of organizational elements during customizing
• Establishment of purchasing groups and document types
• Integration processes with FI and SD modules

Master Data Configuration and Management

• Creation and maintenance of material master data
• Configuration of material types and field selection
• Vendor master configuration and partner functions
• Generation and management of info records and source lists
• Setup of Business Partner (BP) roles and views

Purchasing Process and Configuration

• Creation of purchase requisitions and purchase orders
• Definition of document types and number ranges
• Implementation of release procedures and approval workflows
• Price determination and condition techniques
• Configuration of output determination and messages

Material Resource Planning (MRP)

• Overview of MRP and planning strategies
• Configuration of MRP parameters and planning file entries
• Automated generation and management of purchase requisitions
• Utilization of MRP lists and stock requirements reports

Inventory Management and Configuration

• Posting of goods receipt, goods issue, and transfers
• Configuration of movement types and valuation classes
• Physical inventory processes and reconciliation
• Stock determination and special stock management
• Integration with warehouse management systems

Invoice Verification and Account Determination

• Invoice posting and automatic account determination
• Three-way matching between PO, GR, and invoice
• Management of credit memos and blocked invoices
• Reconciliation of GR/IR accounts

Reporting and Analytics in SAP MM

• Standard reports and associated transaction codes
• List displays (e.g., ME2N, MB51)
• Configuration of purchasing information systems
• Integration with SAP BW for analytical purposes

Advanced Configuration Topics

• Creation and release strategies for automatic purchase orders
• Configuration of batch management and serial numbers
• Setup of consignment and subcontracting processes
• Third-party and stock transfer scenarios

System Administration and Best Practices

• User roles and authorization objects
• Performance tuning and data archiving strategies
• Customization transport and version control
• Integration of MM with workflow and reporting tools

Summary and Next Steps