SAP MM Fundamentals: Materials Management Essentials Training Course

Introduction to SAP and the MM Module

• Broad view of SAP ERP and its connectivity with other modules
• The significance of Materials Management in operational processes
• Basics of SAP system architecture and interface navigation

Organizational Framework in SAP MM

• Defining client, company code, plant, and storage location
• Hierarchy of purchasing organizations and purchasing groups
• Configuration aspects of organizational structures

Master Data Governance

• Material master records: categories and essential fields
• Vendor master data and its linkage with finance
• Management of info records and source lists

Procurement Workflow

• Cycle of purchase requisitions and purchase orders
• Goods receipt procedures and invoice verification
• Integration with FI (Financial Accounting) processes

Inventory Control

• Goods movements: including receipts, issues, and internal transfers
• Stock summaries and valuation techniques
• Physical inventory procedures and corrective adjustments

Pricing and Valuation Strategies

• Analysis of pricing procedures and conditional logic
• Material valuation methods: moving average vs. standard price
• Automated account determination mechanisms

Foundational Configuration and Reporting

• Defining document types and managing number ranges
• Utilizing standard reports and analytics tools in SAP MM
• Overview of SAP Fiori applications for MM

Recap and Future Directions