Introduction

The SAP Materials Management (MM) module is a core component of the SAP ERP system that focuses on procurement, inventory management, and material planning processes. This program, designed by Global Horizon Training Center, equips participants with practical knowledge and advanced skills to manage the full cycle of materials management.

The training delves into critical areas such as purchase requisitions, purchase orders, goods receipt, invoice verification, and integration with other SAP modules. By the end of the course, participants will be able to streamline procurement and inventory workflows, optimize material handling, and ensure efficient supply chain operations.

Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will:

• Understand the architecture and core functionalities of the SAP MM module.

• Gain proficiency in managing material and vendor master data.

• Learn how to create and process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and contracts.

• Understand goods receipt, goods issue, and stock transfer processes.

• Explore the integration of MM with other SAP modules like SD (Sales & Distribution), PP (Production Planning), and FI (Financial Accounting).

• Develop problem-solving skills for common procurement and inventory management issues.

• Optimize procurement and material management processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Course Methodology

• Interactive lectures supported by real-world case studies.

• Practical demonstrations in the SAP system environment.

• Hands-on exercises and simulations for procurement and inventory scenarios.

• Group discussions and role-based activities for collaborative learning.

• Periodic assessments to measure knowledge retention and practical application.

Organizational Impact

• Improved efficiency in procurement and inventory operations.

• Reduction of operational costs through effective material planning.

• Enhanced integration between procurement, finance, and supply chain functions.

• Better vendor relationship management and streamlined supplier processes.

• Empowered workforce with advanced SAP MM skills for optimized resource utilization.

Target Audience

This program is ideal for:

• Procurement and purchasing professionals using or planning to use SAP MM.

• Supply chain and logistics specialists.

• Business process analysts and ERP specialists.

• IT consultants and SAP functional consultants.

• Anyone involved in managing materials, vendors, or inventory processes.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to SAP MM

• Overview of SAP ERP and the MM module.

• SAP MM architecture and integration with other modules (FI, SD, PP).

• Master data management: Material master and Vendor master.

• Practical session: Setting up master data in SAP MM.

Day 2: Procurement Process

• Purchase requisitions and purchase orders.

• Outline agreements: Contracts and scheduling agreements.

• Vendor evaluation and selection.

• Hands-on exercise: Creating and managing purchase documents.

Day 3: Inventory Management

• Goods receipt, goods issue, and stock transfer.

• Movement types and stock categories.

• Physical inventory and stock adjustments.

• Practical activity: Managing material movements in SAP MM.

Day 4: Invoice Verification and Account Determination

• Invoice processing and verification in MM.

• Integration with FI: Automatic postings and account determination.

• Handling discrepancies in invoices.

• Exercise: Processing and reconciling invoices in SAP MM.

Day 5: Advanced Topics and Reporting

• Special procurement processes (subcontracting, consignment, external services).

• Troubleshooting common errors in SAP MM.

• Reporting and analytics for procurement and inventory.

• Final simulation: End-to-end procurement cycle (from requisition to invoice).

• Q&A and course wrap-up.