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

Foundations of SAP MM

• Examining SAP ERP architecture and inter-module connectivity
• Key MM sub-modules: master data, purchasing, inventory, and MRP
• Distinguishing B2B from B2C procurement contexts
• Analyzing critical transactions within SAP MM

Setting Up Organizational Structures

• Establishing company codes, plants, storage locations, and purchasing organizations
• Linking organizational elements through customizing
• Defining purchasing groups and document classifications
• Aligning with FI and SD module requirements

Master Data Setup and Maintenance

• Generating and updating material master records
• Defining material categories and selecting relevant fields
• Configuring vendor master details and partner relationships
• Establishing and overseeing info records and source lists
• Configuring BP (Business Partner) roles and specific views

Purchasing Operations and Configuration

• Creating purchase requisitions and purchase orders
• Defining document types and assigning number ranges
• Implementing release procedures and approval chains
• Calculating prices and applying condition techniques
• Configuring output processing and system messages

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Overview of MRP and various planning approaches
• Setting MRP parameters and managing planning file entries
• Automating the generation and management of purchase requisitions
• Leveraging MRP lists and stock requirement reports

Inventory Control and Configuration

• Processing goods receipt, goods issue, and stock transfers
• Configuring movement types and valuation classes
• Conducting physical inventory counts and balancing accounts
• Managing stock determination and special inventory types
• Connecting with warehouse management systems

Invoice Verification and Account Allocation

• Posting invoices and defining automatic account mapping
• Performing three-way matching of PO, GR, and invoice
• Processing credit memos and managing blocked invoices
• Reconciling GR/IR accounts

Reporting and Analytics within SAP MM

• Using standard reports and specific transaction codes
• Utilizing list displays such as ME2N, MB51, and others
• Configuring the purchasing information system
• Integrating with SAP BW for advanced analytics

Advanced Configuration Scenarios

• Automating purchase order creation and defining release strategies
• Managing batch numbers and serial number configurations
• Setting up consignment and subcontracting workflows
• Handling third-party and inter-stock transfer scenarios

System Administration and Operational Excellence

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

Wrap-up and Future Pathways