SAP MM Fundamentals: Materials Management Essentials Training Course

Introduction to SAP and the MM Module

• Overview of SAP ERP and its connectivity with other modules
• The impact of Materials Management on broader business processes
• Exploring the SAP system landscape and basic navigation techniques

Organizational Structure within SAP MM

• Defining client, company code, plant, and storage location hierarchies
• Structure of purchasing organizations and purchasing groups
• High-level view of configuring organizational elements

Master Data Management

• Material master data: categories and critical fields
• Vendor master data and its link to financial systems
• Managing info records and source lists

Procurement Workflow

• The lifecycle from purchase requisition to purchase order
• Processing goods receipts and verifying invoices
• Integration aspects with FI (Financial Accounting)

Inventory Control

• Handling goods movements: receipts, issues, and stock transfers
• Reviewing stock status and valuation techniques
• Conducting physical inventories and applying necessary adjustments

Pricing and Valuation Mechanisms

• Analyzing pricing procedures and condition types
• Material valuation methods: moving average price vs. standard price
• Setting up automatic account determination

Foundational Configuration and Reporting

• Customizing document types and assigning number ranges
• Leveraging standard reports and analytical tools in SAP MM
• Getting acquainted with SAP Fiori applications for MM

Conclusion and Future Directions