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

Introduction to SAP MM

• Overview of SAP ERP architecture and its integration points
• MM submodules: master data, purchasing, inventory, and MRP
• Procurement scenarios: B2B versus B2C
• Key transactions and their role in SAP MM

Configuring Organizational Structure

• 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 Maintenance

• Creating and maintaining material master records
• Setting up material types and field selection strategies
• Vendor master configuration and partner functions
• Managing info records and source lists
• Configuring BP (Business Partner) roles and views

Purchasing Processes and Configuration

• Generating purchase requisitions and purchase orders
• Defining document types and number range assignments
• Implementing release procedures and approval workflows
• Price determination logic and condition techniques
• Configuring output determination and messaging

Material Resource Planning (MRP)

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

Inventory Management and Configuration

• Goods receipt, goods issue, and stock transfer postings
• Movement type configuration and valuation classes
• Physical inventory procedures and reconciliation
• Stock determination and special stock management
• Integration with warehouse management systems

Invoice Verification and Account Determination

• Invoice posting and automated account determination
• Three-way matching between purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoices
• Processing credit memos and managing blocked invoices
• Reconciling GR/IR accounts

Reporting and Analytics in SAP MM

• Standard reports and relevant transaction codes
• List displays (such as ME2N, MB51, etc.)
• Setting up purchasing information systems
• Integration with SAP BW for advanced analytics

Advanced Configuration Topics

• Automated purchase order creation and release strategies
• Batch management and serial number configuration
• Setting up 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
• Integrating MM with workflow and reporting tools

Summary and Next Steps