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

SAP MM Fundamentals

• Overview of SAP ERP architecture and module integration
• MM submodules: master data, purchasing, inventory, and MRP
• Procurement scenarios: B2B versus B2C
• Key transactions within SAP MM

Structuring the Organizational Framework

• Establishing company codes, plants, storage locations, and purchasing organizations
• Mapping organizational elements within customizing
• Defining purchasing groups and document types
• Alignment with FI and SD modules

Master Data Setup and Oversight

• Creation and upkeep of material master data
• Defining material types and field selection rules
• Vendor master setup and partner functions
• Management of info records and source lists
• Configuring BP (Business Partner) roles and views

Purchasing Workflow and Setup

• Generating purchase requisitions and purchase orders
• Specifying document types and number ranges
• Release strategies and approval processes
• Price derivation and condition techniques
• Configuring output determination and messaging

Material Resource Planning (MRP)

• MRP concepts and planning approaches
• Setting MRP parameters and planning file entries
• Automated generation and control of purchase requisitions
• Utilizing MRP lists and stock requirement reports

Inventory Administration and Setup

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

Invoice Verification and Account Mapping

• Invoice entry and automated account determination
• Three-way match across PO, GR, and invoice
• Processing credit memos and blocked invoices
• GR/IR account reconciliation

Reporting and Analytics in SAP MM

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

Advanced Configuration Concepts

• Automated purchase order generation and release strategies
• Batch and serial number management
• Setup for consignment and subcontracting processes
• Third-party transactions and stock transfers

System Management and Best Practices

• User roles and authorization objects
• Performance optimization and data archiving
• Customization transport and version control
• MM integration with workflow and reporting utilities

Concluding Summary and Path Forward