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[Former Member]

i want to know flow of events in mm from start to end.

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi,

MM Flow is as follows,

1) Determination of Requirments

Material Master -- With MRP Data, Purchasing data, Accounting data

2) Source Determination

Vendor Master -- Centrally created Vendor

3) Source Selection

Source List , Purchase Info records

4) Purchase order Processing

Purchase requistions, Quotation process, Price comparision, Release etc

5) Purchase Order Monitoring

Follow up with vendor, Reminders, delivery monitoring

6) Inventory Management

Goods reciept, Goods issue, Transfer postings, STO,Subcontracting etc

7) Invoice Verification

Invoice process, Shortage notice, credit memo, Subsequent adjustments,

😎 Payment Process

FI activities -- Payment, down payment checking,

rgds

GSC

[Former Member]

Hi

The general flow of events in MM happens in the following order

1. identifying the requirements.(requirement determination)

2. selection of vendor.(source determination)

3. Purchase order processing (from PR ,RFQ,finalising quotes to final PO)

4. purchase order monitoring (order acknowledgements

5. Goods reciept( receieving,posting,consuming)

6. invoice verification

7. Payments.

regards,

Kunal

[former_member335885]

HI

Refer MM Configuration, Table Names, Flows

http://sap-img.com/sap-mm.htm(MM Configuration)

Refer MM Configuration Tips.

http://sap-img.com/materials/sap-mm-configuration-tips.htm

The typical procurement cycle for a service or material consists of the following phases:

1. Determination of Requirements

Materials requirements are identified either in the user departments or via materials planning and control. (This can cover both MRP proper and the demand-based approach to inventory control. The regular checking of stock levels of materials defined by master records, use of the order-point method, and forecasting on the basis of past usage are important aspects of the latter.) You can enter purchase requisitions yourself, or they can be generated automatically by the materials planning and control system.

2. Source Determination (ME11 - Purchase Info Record, ME01 - Source List)The Purchasing component helps you identify potential sources of supply based on past orders and existing longer-term purchase agreements. This speeds the process of creating requests for quotation (RFQs), which can be sent to vendors electronically via SAP EDI, if desired.

*3. Vendor Selection and Comparison of Quotations (ME41 - RFQ, ME47 - Quotation, ME49 - Price Comparison)*

The system is capable of simulating pricing scenarios, allowing you to compare a number of different quotations. Rejection letters can be sent automatically.

4. Purchase Order Processing (ME21N)

The Purchasing system adopts information from the requisition and the quotation to help you create a purchase order. As with purchase requisitions, you can generate Pos yourself or have the system generate them automatically. Vendor scheduling agreements and contracts (in the SAP System, types of longer-term purchase agreement) are also supported.

5. Purchase Order Follow-Up

The system checks the reminder periods you have specified and - if necessary - automatically prints reminders or expediters at the predefined intervals. It also provides you with an up-to-date status of all purchase requisitions, quotations, and purchase orders.

6. Goods Receiving and Inventory Management (MIGO)

Goods Receiving personnel can confirm the receipt of goods simply by entering the Po number. By specifying permissible tolerances, buyers can limit over- and under deliveries of ordered goods.

7. Invoice Verification (MIRO)

The system supports the checking and matching of invoices. The accounts payable clerk is notified of quantity and price variances because the system has access to PO and goods receipt data. This speeds the process of auditing and clearing invoices for payment.

Thanks & Regards,

Kiran