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A warm welcome to the SAP MM course by Uplatz.SAP MM (Materials Management) is a module of the SAP ERP software package from SAP AG that is used for Procurement Handling and Inventory Management.SAP Materials management covers all tasks within the supply chain, including consumption-based planning, planning, vendor evaluation and invoice verification. It also includes inventory and warehouse management to manage stock until usage dictates the cycle should begin again. Concepts such as Electronic Kanban / Just-in-Time delivery are supported within MM.Materials management is integrated with other modules such as SAP SD, SAP PP and SAP QM. SAP MM is used for procurement and inventory management. The module has two important master data - material and vendor. Broadly, the various levels that can be defined for a SAP MM (Material management) implementation are: Client, Company Code, Plant, Storage Location and Purchase Organization.SAP MM can be divided into five major components. These are: materials management, plant maintenance, quality management, production planning and control, and a project management system. Each is divided into number of sub-components.SAP MM (Material management) is all about managing the materials i.e the resources of an organization. These resources include man, manpower and materials. The main functionality within MM (Material management) includes purchasing, Inventory management, valuation and assignment, batch management and classification. In simple words, SAP Material Management is a fundamental module of the SAP ERP (Enterprise Resource Management) system that manages the complete material supply chain and inventory management processes of an organization.SAP MM is essentially an element of Logistics. It is counted as one of the most important modules when talking about SAP ERP software. The MM application module allows the user to manage and procure the data in a very organized manner. SAP MM module has plenty of aspects such as receiving and purchasing goods, material storage, inventory and most importantly planning based on consumption.SAP MM is the key area within Logistics in SAP. It is very important component of Logistics because it is tightly integrated with all of other components of SAP Logistics. MM contains of the following components:MM-PUR: PurchasingMM-IM: Inventory ManagementMM-CBP: Consumption based PlanningMM-IV: Invoice VerificationMM-EDI: Electronic Data Inter-exchangeMM-IS: Information SystemThis SAP Material Management (MM) course by Uplatz enables you to understand the end to end process of Supply Chain Management which helps the organization to optimize the inventory and effectively execute the procurement process. This course deals with the process of direct procurement to material requirement planning and from purchasing to pricing.The SAP MM training provides you insight into various procurement and goods movement processes in an organization that aims in optimizing, increasing productivity and reducing cost while providing flexibility to accommodate changes. This SAP MM training will help you gain complete knowledge on several components and sub-components of SAP Material Management, including Master Data, Purchasing, consumption-based planning, and Inventory. Our SAP MM course materials are designed in simple modules by industry experts for easy understanding and help you sail through the exam in the first attempt itself.Course ObjectivesSAP MM Module online training will train the student in all the aspects of SAP MM Module. By the end of the training program, one will be thorough will all the characteristics of the software. These comprise of:Source DeterminationRequirements DeterminationCorrect selection of vendorPO ProcessingFollow up of POPurchasing and receiving of goods along with efficient inventory management.And finally verification of InvoiceSAP MM - Course CurriculumIntroduction to ERP & SAPERP PackagesIntroduction to SAPFunctions and Objectives of MMSAP Logistics Cycle SD/MM/PPMM Flow And Procurement TypesSAP NavigationOrganizational structure of an Enterprise in the SAP R/3 SystemCompany, Company code, Controlling Area, Plant, Storage Location, Purchase Organization, Purchasing groupControlling Settings (Cost Center and Cost Element Etc…)Master DataMaterial MasterVendor MasterPurchase Info RecordSource DeterminationSource ListQuota ArrangementPurchasingPurchase RequisitionPurchase OrderRequest For Quotation (RFQ)Outline AgreementContractsSchedule AgreementDocument Types for Purchasing DocumentsDefine Document TypeDefine Number Ranges for Document TypesDefine Screen Layout At Document LevelRelease Procedure for Purchasing DocumentsPurchase Requisition, Purchase Order, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Outline Agreement- Contracts, Schedule AgreementPricing ProcedureMaintain Condition TableDefine Access SequenceDefine Condition TypesDefine Calculation SchemaDefine Schema Group1. Schema Group Vendor2. Schema Group for Purchasing Organization3. Assignment of Schema Group to Purchasing OrganizationDefine Schema DeterminationDetermine Calculation Schema for Standard Purchase OrdersExternal Service ManagementService Master CreationModel Service Specifications - MSSService POService Entry SheetOptimized PurchasingAutomatic PO w ref to PRAutomatic PO at GRInventory ManagementMovement typesGoods ReceiptGoods IssueTransfer Postings1. Transfer Posting from Stock to Stock2. Transfer Posting from Plant to Plant3. Transfer Posting from Sloc to Sloc4. Transfer Posting from Material to MaterialReturn Delivery to vendorInitial Entry of Stock BalancesReservationsPhysical InventoryTypes of Physical InventoryCreating Physical Inventory DocumentEntering Physical Inventory CountList Of Inventory DifferencesPost the DifferenceSpecial Stocks and Special Procurement TypesConsignmentStock transport orderSubcontractingPipelineReturnable transport packaging - RTPThird Party ProcessingBatch Management in MMCondition TablesAccess SequenceStrategy TypesMM Batch Search ProcedureBatch Status in MMCharacteristics and classSort Sequence for MM BatchSLED In Batch in MMManual And Automatic Batch Display In MMValuation and Account DeterminationIntroduction to Material ValuationSplit ValuationConfigure Split ValuationDefining Global CategoriesDefining Global TypeDefining Local Definition& AssignmentInvoice VerificationBasic Invoice Verification ProcedureInvoice for Purchase OrderUnplanned Delivery CostsPlanned Delivery CostsCredit MemoBlocking the InvoiceReleasing Blocked InvoicesSubsequent Debit/CreditAutomatic Settlements (ERS, Cosignment,Pipeline)GR/IR Account MaintenanceStochastic BlockParking Invoice DocumentIntegration ConceptsIntegration of MM with FI/COAutomatic Account DeterminationIntegration of MM with SDStock Transport Order (STO)Intra Company Stock TransferInter Company or Cross Company Stock TransferThird Party ProcessingIntegration of MM with PPMRP ConceptsPlanned Independent RequirementsConsumption Based PlanningReorder Point PlanningForecast Based PlanningIntegration of MM with WMIntroduction to Warehouse ManagementWarehouse management overview in SAP R/3Organization DataWarehouse StructureWM Flow with MM/SD/PP/QMOrganization DataDefine Warehouse Organization structureWarehouse number, Storage type, Storage section, Storage Bin, Storage Bin Structure, Storage Bin Types, Picking Area, Storage unit, QuantMaster DataMaterial MasterSearch StrategiesStorage Type Search Strategies, Storage Section Search Strategies, Storage Bin Type Search StrategiesStorage BinsDefine Storage Bin Types, Define Blocking Reasons, Define Storage Bin StructureWM Settings for the Material MasterDefine Storage Type Indicators, Define Storage Unit Types, Define Storage Section Indicators, Define Special Movement IndicatorIntegration of MM with QMMaster Inspection Characteristics, Sampling Procedure, Quality Inspection types, Quality Inspection Planning, Quality Inspection Lot, Record Quality Results and Record Usage Decision for the Quality Inspection Lot.Summarized list of Key Topics covered in this courseIntroduction To MMIntroduction to ERPSAP OverviewFunctions and Objectives Of MMOverview Cycle of MMOrganizational structure of an Enterprise in the SAP R/3 SystemCreation of Organizational ElementsCompanyCompany codePlantStorage LocationPurchasing OrganizationPurchasing Group and AssignmentsMaster DataMaterial MasterVendor MasterInfo Record Source DeterminationSource DeterminationMaterial MasterVendor MasterInfo RecordSource Determination PurchasingPurchase RequisitionPurchase OrderRFQ - Request for QuotationOutline Agreements Document Types for Purchasing Documents (PR, PO, RFQ, Contract and Schedule Agreement)Define Document typeDefine Number Ranges for Document TypeDefine Screen Layout at Document Level Release Procedure for Purchasing Documents:Creation of CharacteristicsCreation of ClassRelease Group, Release Codes, Release Indicator, Release Prerequisite, Release Strategies Conditions or Pricing Procedure or Price Determination:Define Access sequenceDefine Condition TypesDefine Calculation SchemaDefine Schema GroupSchema group vendorSchema group purchasing organizationAssignment of Schema group to purchasing OrganizationDefine Schema DeterminationDetermine Calculation Schema for Standard Purchase Orders External Services Management (ESM):Define Organization status for service categoriesDefine service categoryDefine Number RangesDefine Number Ranges for Service Entry SheetDefine Internal Number Ranges for Service Entry SpecificationAssign Number RangesDefine Screen LayoutProcedure For ServicesCreation of Service MasterCreation of Service POCreation of Service Entry SheetInvoice wref Service Entry Sheet Inventory Management (IM):Goods MovementGoods Receipt - GRGoods Issue - GITransfer Posting - TPReservation Physical Inventory (PI):Types of PI processesCreating Physical Inventory DocumentEntering Physical Inventory CountList Of Inventory DifferencesPost the DifferencePrint Out PI Difference Report Special Stocks and Special Procurement Types:ConsignmentStock transport orderSubcontractingPipelineReturnable transport packaging - RTPThird Party Processing Valuation and Account Determination:Introduction to Material ValuationSplit ValuationConfigure Split ValuationDefining Global Categories (Valuation Category)Defining Global Type (Valuation Types)Defining Local Definition& Assignment (Valuation Area)Valuation and Account Determination:Basic Invoice Verification ProcedureInvoice for Purchase OrderPlanned Delivery CostsUnplanned Delivery CostsCredit MemoBlocking the InvoiceReleasing Blocked InvoicesSubsequent Debit/CreditAutomatic Settlements (ERS)GR/IR Account MaintenanceInvoice for Tax, Discounts, Terms of PaymentInvoices for PO's with Account AssignmentParking InvoiceInvoice With reference to Service Entry Sheet Integration With Other Modules:Integration of MM with FI/COIntegration of MM with SDIntegration of MM with PPBenefits of SAP MMCustomer demands are changing rapidly, an organization's efficiency is measured primarily by its ability to cater to the market demands in the shortest time possible. For this to happen, the business has to have stock of the required raw materials at the right time and must be able to use it efficiently A proper Material Management process ensures that there is never a shortage of materials or any gaps in the supply chain process of the organization. The SAP MM automates the procurement and material management activities to make the processes smoother and effective. Some prominent benefits of SAP MM are:Reduces material costs by avoiding stocking of unnecessary or obsolete materialsInventory losses are minimizedDirect labor costs are reduced and labor can be used efficientlyManufacturing cycle times are reduced and can be controlled effectivelyEffective inventory management and reduces expenditure on unwanted material storageImproves delivery time and increases transparency across the organization

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