SAP S/4HANA MM Beginner's Guide

SAP S/4HANA MM Beginner's Guide

Introduction to SAP S/4HANA MM
SAP S/4HANA (SAP Business Suite 4 SAP HANA) is the next-generation business suite
designed to help businesses run simply in a digital and networked world. SAP MM
(Materials Management) is a module in SAP S/4HANA that deals with procurement
handling and inventory management. This guide will walk you through the basic concepts
and functionalities of SAP S/4HANA MM.

1. Overview of SAP S/4HANA MM

SAP MM supports the following business functions:

• Procurement
• Inventory Management
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Invoice Verification
• Consumption-Based Planning

2. Key Components of SAP MM

• Material Master Data: Central repository of all materials within the organization.
• Vendor Master Data: Information about suppliers/vendors.
• Purchase Requisition (PR): Internal document requesting the purchasing
department to procure a certain quantity of material.
• Purchase Order (PO): Formal document to suppliers, indicating types, quantities,
and agreed prices for products or services.
• Goods Receipt: Recording of material arrival from vendors.
• Invoice Verification: Process of verifying vendor invoices before payment.

3. Getting Started with SAP S/4HANA MM

• Step 1: Logging In
- Access your SAP S/4HANA system using the SAP GUI (Graphical User Interface).
- Enter your client number, user ID, and password to log in.
• Step 2: Navigating the SAP Easy Access Screen
- The SAP Easy Access screen is the starting point. From here, you can navigate to
various modules and transactions.
• Step 3: Creating Material Master Data
- Use transaction code MM01 to create a new material master record.
- Enter the required details such as material type, industry sector, and views (basic data,
purchasing, sales, etc.).

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SAP MM/EWM Consultant
SAP S/4HANA MM Beginner's Guide

• Step 4: Creating Vendor Master Data

- Use transaction code BP to create a new vendor master record.
- Enter the vendor's general data, company code data, and purchasing organization data.
• Step 5: Creating a Purchase Requisition
- Use transaction code ME51N to create a purchase requisition.
- Enter the material, quantity, delivery date, and purchasing group.
• Step 6: Creating a Purchase Order
- Use transaction code ME21N to create a purchase order.
- Reference the purchase requisition, if applicable, and enter the vendor, material, and
quantity details.
• Step 7: Goods Receipt
- Use transaction code MIGO to record a goods receipt.
- Reference the purchase order and enter the details of the received goods.
• Step 8: Invoice Verification
- Use transaction code MIRO to perform invoice verification.
- Enter the invoice details, reference the purchase order, and post the invoice.

4. Basic Transactions in SAP S/4HANA MM

- MM01: Create Material Master
- MM02: Change Material Master
- MM03: Display Material Master
- BP: Business Partner
- ME51N: Create Purchase Requisition
- ME21N: Create Purchase Order
- MIGO: Goods Receipt
- MIRO: Invoice Verification

5. Tips for Beginners

• - Understand the Data Flow: Familiarize yourself with the end-to-end procurement
process.
- Use F1 Help: Press F1 in any field for detailed help and explanations.
- Practice Regularly: Hands-on practice is essential to get comfortable with the
transactions.
- Join SAP Communities: Engage with other learners and experts in SAP forums and
communities for additional support.

Conclusion
This beginner's guide provides a starting point for understanding and navigating the SAP
S/4HANA MM module. With regular practice and exploration, you will gain proficiency in
handling various procurement and inventory management tasks within SAP S/4HANA.

Harwinder Singh
SAP MM/EWM Consultant