SAP MM Fundamentals: Materials Management Essentials Training Course

Introduction to SAP and the MM Module

• An overview of SAP ERP and its integration with other modules.
• The significance of Materials Management within broader business operations.
• Basics of the SAP system landscape and navigation.

Organizational Structure in SAP MM

• Clarifying the roles of client, company code, plant, and storage location.
• Hierarchy of purchasing organizations and purchasing groups.
• A look at the configuration of key organizational elements.

Master Data Management

• Material master data: types and essential fields.
• Vendor master data and its connection to financial processes.
• The use of Info records and source lists.

Procurement Process Flow

• The lifecycle of purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Handling goods receipt and invoice verification.
• Integration points with FI (Financial Accounting).

Inventory Management

• Goods movements: covering receipts, issues, and transfers.
• Stock overviews and valuation methodologies.
• The physical inventory process and necessary adjustments.

Pricing and Valuation

• Grasping pricing procedures and associated conditions.
• Material valuation strategies: moving average vs. standard price.
• Automatic account determination mechanisms.

Basic Configuration and Reporting

• Customising document types and setting number ranges.
• Leveraging standard reports and analytics within SAP MM.
• An introduction to SAP Fiori applications for MM.

Summary and Next Steps