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The SAP Materials Management Handbook

Name: The SAP Materials Management Handbook
Author: Ashfaque Ahmed
ISBN: 9781498760171

by Ashfaque Ahmed

March 2014

Intermediate to advanced

443 pages

11h 41m

English

Auerbach Publications

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Preface
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Chapter 1 - Introduction to SAP Materials Management and Navigation
IntroductionWhat Is SAP?Importance of Enterprise Resource PlanningWhat Is SAP MM?SAP Is Not EasyComplexity Issues for End UsersComplexity Issues for SAP ConsultantsTypical Nature of SAP TransactionsTypical SAP User ScreensDifficult LanguageNavigationLog OnUser Screen ElementsMenuStandard Tool BarTitle BarApplication Tool BarScreen BodyStatus BarStandard Tool ButtonsPersonalizationTransaction CodesHelp Functions
Chapter 2 - Business Mapping in SAP Materials Management and Job Advice
IntroductionBusiness Function Mapping in SAP MMPurchase RequisitionPurchase OrderRequest for QuotationContractScheduling AgreementInvoiceMaterial Requirement PlanningReservationMaterial DocumentFinancial DocumentCore and Central FunctionsMinimal Customization Required in SAP MMReal World and SAPJob AdviceHow to Learn SAPProject Management and SAP Responsibilities
Chapter 3 - SAP MM Masters and Organizational Structure
IntroductionMaterial MasterMaterial Master Setup InformationMaterial Master ViewsBasic Data View 1Basic Data View 2Sales Organization Data View 1Sales Organization Data View 2Sales: General Plant Data ViewPurchasing ViewMRP ViewsGeneral Plant Data ViewsAccounting ViewsCosting ViewsMaterial TypesImportant Material TypesAdditional Material TypesMaterial GroupPlantStorage LocationPurchasing OrganizationPurchase GroupPurchasing Value KeyVendor MasterSource ListInfo RecordsInfo Record at Plant or Purchasing Organization LevelInfo Record StructureProcurement Types in Info RecordInfo Record Net Price and PO Net PriceCreating Info RecordsNet Price SimulationConditionsCondition GroupsVariant ConditionsPricing (Condition Technique)Quota ArrangementQuota Arrangement Calculation
Chapter 4 - SAP MM Purchasing Management
IntroductionIntegration PointsMake to Stock versus Make to OrderComplete Purchasing CyclePurchase for Stock versus Purchase for ConsumptionAutomatic Account DeterminationConfiguration StepsAccount Assignment for Purchase DocumentsAccount Assignment CategorySimilar Names but Different EntitiesItem CategoryItem Category CharacteristicsRelease ProcedureRelease Procedure for PRRelease Procedure without Classification for PRRelease CodesRelease IndicatorAssign Release IndicatorRelease Points (prerequisites)Determine Release StrategyRelease Procedure with Classification for PRsCreate CharacteristicsCreate Class and Assign Characteristics to ClassCreate Release GroupsCreate Release CodesCreate Release IndicatorsCreate Release StrategiesAssign Release Codes to a Release Point (Create Workflow)Source DeterminationSource Determination SequencePurchase DocumentsType of Purchase DocumentsPurchase Document StructureDocument TypesPurchase Document NumberingPurchase Document ScreensEnjoy InterfaceFeatures of Enjoy InterfaceDocument OverviewPurchase RequisitionFund AvailabilityParts of a PRRequest for QuotationRFQ Document StructurePrerequisites for RFQRFQ Creation ManuallyRFQ Creation Using Reference DocumentCreating a Delivery Schedule for an RFQComparing QuotationsRejecting QuotationsSelecting QuotationOutline AgreementStructure of Outline Agreement DocumentCreating Outline Agreement DocumentsChanging, Cancelling, and Blocking Outline Agreement DocumentContractStructure of Contract DocumentCentral ContractsPartner RolesItem and Account Assignment Categories in ContractsDistributed ContractHow Distributed Contracts WorkContract Distribution with ClassificationHow to Create Contract Distribution with ClassificationContract Release OrderScheduling AgreementAdvantages of Scheduling AgreementsItem and Account Assignment Categories in Scheduling AgreementsProcurement Types in Scheduling AgreementsA Scheduling Agreement Document StructureCreating Scheduling AgreementsTime Zones in Schedule Lines in Line Items in Scheduling AgreementsScheduling Agreement ReleaseMessages for SA ReleaseScheduling Agreement with Centrally Agreed ContractPurchase OrderProcurement Types in POPO Creation ScenariosPrerequisites for Creating POPO with Zero ValueImportant Considerations in PO Life CycleCancelling a POBlocking a POMonitoring a POArchiving of POPO with Enjoy InterfaceGR-Based Invoice VerificationReturnsInvoicing PlanPeriodic Invoicing PlanPartial Invoicing PlanImportant Considerations for Invoicing PlansAutomatic Settlement of Invoicing Procedure
Chapter 5 - SAP MM Inventory Management
Introduction to Inventory ManagementInventory Management in a NutshellIntegration PointsStock Item versus Consumable ItemMovement TypesMaterial DocumentAccounting DocumentQuality Management in Inventory ManagementMaterial StatusGoods Movements in SAP MM–IMGoods ReceiptPlanning for GRPlanning GR with POsPlanning GR with Production OrdersPlanning GR with ReservationsTracking GRs against POsPO Creation for GRSteps to Create GR from POSteps to Create GR from Shipping NotificationResults of GRUnder/Over Delivery and Final DeliveryMany GRs per PO Line ItemGR for Nonvaluated MaterialsOrder Unit of Measure and Unit PriceEntering a Freight SupplierShelf Life and Batch Management in GRReleasing Material from Blocked StockGR for Production OrdersGR for By-ProductsOther GRsGoods IssueGI GeneralAccount AssignmentGI without Reference DocumentGI for ScrappingTaking SampleGI with Reference to ReservationGI for Production OrderGI against BOMResults of GIReversing a Planned GIReturn Delivery to VendorReturn Delivery in Goods Delivery-Based InvoiceStock TransferPlanning Stock Transfer Using ReservationStorage Location-to-Storage Location Stock Transfer: One-Step ProcedureStorage Location-to-Storage Location Stock Transfer: Two-Step ProcedureSituation at Issuing Storage LocationSituation at Receiving Storage LocationPlant-to-Plant Stock Transfer: One-Step ProcedurePlant-to-Plant Stock Transfer: Two-Step ProcedureCompany Code-to-Company Code Stock TransferWithdrawal RulesTransfer PostingTransfer Posting: Material to MaterialTransfer Posting: Stock to StockReservationType of ReservationsBatch ManagementBatch Number LevelsAdvice on Batch Number SettingsStructure of Batch DataBatch Status ManagementGR for a Batch-Managed MaterialGI for a Batch-Managed MaterialStock Transfer and Transfer Posting of Batch-Managed MaterialsBatch ClassificationBatch DeterminationBatch Search StrategiesGoods Movement of Split-Valuated and Batch-Managed MaterialsStock DeterminationCreate Stock Determination StrategyMaterial ValuationJoint ValuationImplementing Split ValuationSerial Numbers in Goods MovementsGoods Movement via ShippingMaterials Requirement PlanningSafety Stock and Reorder Point
Chapter 6 - Customizing in Material Masters
IntroductionSPRO and IMG for SAP MMTransaction Variants in Material MasterField Display CharacteristicsEnterprise-Level SetupPlant and Valuation Area SetupDefine Valuation LevelDefine, Copy, Delete, and Check PlantDefine Location (for Plant)Define, Copy, Delete, and Check DivisionStorage Location and Purchasing Organization Set UpMaintain Storage LocationMaintain Purchasing OrganizationAssigning Plant and Valuation AreaAssign Plant to Company CodeAssign Business Area to Plant/Valuation Area and DivisionAssigning Purchase OrganizationAssign Purchase Organization to Company CodeAssign Purchase Organization to PlantAssign Standard Purchase Organization to PlantAssign Purchase Organization to Reference Purchase OrganizationMaterial Master in Logistics General SetupField Selection for Changing Material Master ViewData Screen for Field Selection GroupField Selection for Data ScreenDefine Industry Sector and Industry Sector-Specific Field SelectionDefine Plant-Specific Field and Screen SelectionDefine Lock Relevant IndicatorMaterial Master Basic SettingsDefine Output Format of Material NumbersMake Global SettingsMaintain Company Codes for Materials ManagementDefine Attributes of System MessagesMaterial Type SetupDefine Attributes of Material TypesAssign Material Types to Special Material Creation TransactionsDefine Number Ranges for Each Material TypeKey Material Master Field SettingsDefine Material GroupsMaintain External Material GroupsDefine DivisionsDefine Material StatusesExtend ABC IndicatorDefine Laboratories and OfficesDefine Basic MaterialsDefine Storage ConditionsDefine Temperature ConditionsDefine Container RequirementsDefine Units of Measures GroupsInternational Article NumbersDefine Number Ranges for EANs/Universal Product Codes (UPCs)Define Number Ranges for Perishable EANs (four digits)Define Number Ranges for Perishable EANs (five digits)Define Prefixes for EANsDefine Attributes of EANsEnter Standard Article NumbersMaintain Process MappingGTIN MappingMaintain Field CatalogMaintain Condition TablesMaintain Access SequencesMaintain Condition TypesMaintain Determination ProceduresAssign Procedure to Document TypeMaintain GTIN Variant TypeMaterials Management General SettingsSet Material Block for Material MovementExclusive Material BlockLate Material BlockSet Up Material Block for Invoice VerificationActivate Consignment Prices via Info Records
Chapter 7 - SAP MM Customizing—MRP
IntroductionConsumption-Based PlanningDefine Parallel Processing in MRPPlant ParametersCarry Out Overall Maintenance of Plant ParametersMRP GroupsCarry Out Overall Maintenance of MRP GroupsDefine MRP Group for Each Material TypeNumber RangesDefine Number Ranges for Planning RunDefine Number Ranges for Manual ProcessingMaster DataDefine MRP ControllersCheck MRP TypesDefine Special Procurement TypesMaintain Planning CalendarReference Plant for Access to Central Master Data TablesMRP AreasDefine MRP AreasMRP Planning SettingsActivate MRPDefine Scope of Planning for Total PlanningDefine Creation IndicatorDefine Floats (Scheduling Margin Key)Parameters for Determining Basic DatesActivate Runtime StatisticsDefine the Maximum MRP PeriodIndicator for Only Firm Transmitted Schedule LinesMaintain Correction Factors for ForecastDefine Start Time of Sporadic Background JobsDefine the Storage Location MRP per PlantMRP CalculationDefine Planning HorizonDefine Rescheduling HorizonDefine Error HandlingDefine Range of Coverage Profiles (dynamic safety stock)Define Period Profile for Safety Time/Actual Range of CoverageSafety Stock PlanningDefine Safety Stock AvailabilityDefine Stock in Transfer and Blocked Stock AvailabilityLot-Size CalculationDefine Lot-Sizing ProcedureMaintain Rounding ProfileProcurement ProposalDefine External ProcurementDefine Line Item NumbersProcurement ProposalsDefine Order ProfileDefine Conversion for Planned Orders into Purchase RequisitionDefine Conversion of Purchase Requisitions into Purchase OrdersEvaluationsCheck Texts for MRP ElementsDefine Receipt Elements for Receipt Days’ SupplyDefine Screen Sequence for Header DetailsDefine Navigation ProfilesDefine MRP ViewsActivate Workflow for Mail to MRP ControllerException MessagesDefine and Group Exception MessagesCheck Exception Group TextsPeriod TotalsDefine Individual Period Split for Period TotalsDefine Period Display for Period TotalsFiltersDefine Selection RulesDefine Display FiltersForecastWeighting Groups for Weighted Moving AverageDefine Splitting of Forecast Requirements for MRPAssign Forecast Errors to Error ClassesHistorical Data and Postdistribution ForecastDelivery Relationship for External or Internal Material GroupControl of Alternative Historical Data and Postdistribution ForecastDefine Profile for Determining Delivery RelationshipDelivery Relationship for PlantsProfile for Determining Delivery Relationship for PlantsDocument Types for Delivery Relationship DeterminationAuthorization and PerformanceMaterial Requirements PlanningCheck for Performance SettingsCheck Storage Mode for MRP List
Chapter 8 - SAP MM Customizing—Purchasing
IntroductionGeneral Purchasing FunctionsCreate Purchasing GroupsMaintain Search Help for Purchasing DocumentsDefine External Representation of Item CategoriesDefine Default Values for Document TypeDefine Link to External DocumentsPurchasing Functions: Environment DataDefine Attributes of System Messages (SIMG_CFMENUOLMEOME0)Define Default Values for BuyersDefine Tax JurisdictionMaintain Display Type for Date/PeriodWeb Services ID and DescriptionPurchasing Functions: Material MasterDefine Shipping InstructionsDefine Purchasing Value KeysDefine Manufacturer Part ProfileDefine Reasons for Blocking Approved Manufacturer PartEntry Aids for Items without a Material MasterInventory Managed MPNDefine Manufacturer Part ProfileChange Characteristics of System MessagesPurchasing Functions: Vendor MasterDefine Terms of PaymentCheck IncotermsDefine Text Types for Central TextsDefine Text Types for Purchasing Organization TextsInfo RecordDefine Number RangesDefine Screen LayoutMaintain Inspection Certificate CategoriesDefine Price HistoryMaintain Search HelpsText for Info RecordsDefine TextsDefine Copying RulesSource listDefine Source List Requirements at Plant LevelMaintain Search HelpsQuota ArrangementDefine Number RangesDefine Quota Arrangement UsageRFQ/QuotationDefine Number RangesDefine Document TypesDefine Screen Layout at Document LevelMaintain Quotation CommentsDefine Tolerance Limit for ArchivingRelease Procedure for RFQEdit CharacteristicsEdit ClassesDefine Release Procedure for RFQsCheck Release StrategiesTexts for RFQ/QuotationsDefine Text Types for Header TextsDefine Copying Rules for Header TextsDefine Text Types for Item TextsDefine Copying Rules for Item TextsPurchase RequisitionDefine Number RangesDefine Document TypesPurchase Processing TimeDefine Screen Layout at Document LevelDefine Tolerance Limit for ArchivingMaintain Search HelpSet Up Authorization Check for G/L AccountsRelease Procedure for PRSet Up Release Procedure without ClassificationRelease Procedure with Classification for PREdit CharacteristicsEdit ClassesSet Up Procedure with ClassificationCheck Release StrategiesText for PRDefine Text TypesDefine Copying RulesSet Up Stock Transport RequisitionCreate Checking RulesDefine Checking RuleAssign Checking RulePurchase OrderDefine Number RangesDefine Document TypesSet Tolerance Limit for Price VarianceDefine Screen Layout at Document LevelDefine Tolerance Limit for ArchivingSet Up Subcontract OrderDefine Reasons for OrderingDefine Reasons for CancellingSet Up Authorization Check for G/L AccountsPO Release ProcedureCreate CharacteristicsCreate ClassDefine Release Procedure for POsCheck Release StrategiesText for PODefine Text Types for Header TextsDefine Copying Rules for Header TextsDefine Text Types for Item TextsDefine Copying Rules for Item TextsSet Up Stock Transport OrderDefine Shipping Data for PlantsCreate Checking RulesDefine Checking RulesAssign Delivery Type and Checking RulesAssign Document Type, One-step Procedure, under Delivery ToleranceDefine Requirement ProfileActivate Automatic Delivery Creation and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) BillingActivate Automatic Delivery Creation for PO Type and Shipping PointStock Transfer between Storage LocationsActivate Stock Transfer between Storage LocationsAssign Delivery Type and Checking Rule according to Storage LocationDefine Shipping Data for Stock Transfer between Storage LocationsInvoice PlanMaintain Data IDsMaintain Date Proposal for Partial Invoice PlanDefine Rules for Date DeterminationDefine Invoice BlockingInvoice Plan TypeMaintain Periodic Invoice Plan TypesMaintain Partial Invoice Plan TypesDate CategoriesMaintain Date Categories for Invoice Plan TypeDefine Default Date Categories for Invoice Plan TypeAppointment (Door Usage)Maintain Appointment (Door Usage) ProfileAssignment of Profile to Warehouse NumberReasons for Date VarianceReturns OrderReturns to VendorStore Return/Return Plant to PlantProgress TrackingDefine Standard EventsDefine Event ScenariosMaintain Relationship between Events in a ScenarioAssign Default Scenario to Material GroupMaintain Profiles for an EventDefine Progress Tracking ProfileDefine Status Info TypesNumber Range Status InformationUser-Defined EvaluationEmpties ManagementActivate Empties ManagementContractDefine Number RangesDefine Document TypesDefine Screen Layout at Document LevelSet Up Authorization Check for G/L AccountsRelease Procedure for ContractTexts for ContractCriteria for Archiving ContractsScheduling AgreementRelease Procedure for Scheduling AgreementsTexts for Scheduling AgreementsCriteria for Archiving Scheduling AgreementsSet Up Stock Transport Scheduling AgreementConfirmationsDefine External Confirmation CategoriesDefine Internal Confirmation CategoriesSet Up Confirmation ControlSet Up Quantity Difference Profiles (Automotive)Define Packaging Material TypeConditionsDefine Condition Control at Plant LevelAutomatic Document AdjustmentDefine Extent of Change for Message Category CONDBIActivate Change Pointer for Message Category CONDBIControl Document AdjustmentControl Purchasing Document AdjustmentDefine Price Determination ProcessDefine Access SequencesDefine Condition TypesDefine LimitsDefine Exclusion IndicatorsDefine Calculation SchemaDefine Schema GroupDefine Schema DeterminationDefine Transaction/Event KeysDefine Condition ExclusionMaintain Condition TableExtend Field Catalogue for Condition TablesCopy Control for ConditionsScope of List for ConditionsDefine SequenceDefine Scope of List ParametersAssign to ConditionsConfigure Condition IndexChange Condition TypesDefine Permitted FieldsEdit Condition Index TablesActivate Condition Index TablesRebuild Condition Index TablesDefine OverviewsAssign OverviewsAccount AssignmentMaintain Account Assignment CategoriesDefine Combination of Item Categories/Account Assignment CategoriesSet Subscreen for Account Assignment BlockAssign Default Values for Asset ClassesStatisticsMaintain Purchase Order History CategoriesDefine Update GroupsAssign Update Groups to Item CategoriesDefine Grid for Quantity VariancesDefine Grid for Delivery Date VariancesMessagesAssign Output Devices to Purchasing GroupsFields Relevant to Printouts of ChangesTexts for MessagesDefine Texts for RFQDefine Texts for PODefine Text for ContractDefine Texts for Scheduling AgreementsDefine Text for Purchasing OrganizationDefine Change TextsForms for MessagesAdjust Form for Purchasing DocumentsAssign Form and Output Program for RFQAssign Form and Output Program for POAssign Form and Output Program for ContractAssign Form and Output Program for Schedule Agreement Delivery ScheduleEDI for MessagesSet Up Partner ProfileProfiles for Sending Stock/Sales DataOutput ControlMaintain Requirement for Message ControlCondition TablesDefine Condition Table for RFQDefine Condition Table for Request for PODefine Condition Table for Request for Outline AgreementDefine Condition Table for Request for Schedule Agreement ReleaseDefine Condition Table for Inbound DeliveryAccess SequenceDefine Access Sequence for RFQDefine Access Sequence for Request for PODefine Access Sequence for Request for Outline AgreementDefine Access Sequence for Request for Schedule Agreement ReleaseDefine Access Sequence for Inbound DeliveryMessage TypesDefine Message Types for RFQDefine Message Types for Request for PODefine Message Types for Request for Outline AgreementDefine Message Types for Request for Schedule Agreement ReleaseDefine Output Types for Inbound DeliveryMessage Determination SchemaDefine Message Schemas for RFQDefine Message Schemas for Request for PODefine Message Schemas for Request for Outline AgreementDefine Message Schemas for Request for Scheduling Agreement ReleaseDefine Message Schemas for Inbound DeliveryPartner Roles per Message TypeDefine Partner Roles for RFQDefine Partner Roles for Request for PODefine Partner Roles for Request for Outline AgreementDefine Partner Roles for Request for Scheduling Agreement ReleaseDefine Partner Roles for Inbound DeliverySource DeterminationDefine Regular VendorDefine Supply RegionsAssign Plants to Supply RegionsSet Up Determination of Supplying Plant via Availability CheckTaxesSet Tax Indicator for MaterialSet Tax Indicator for PlantSet Tax Indicator for Account AssignmentAssign Tax Indicator for PlantAssign Tax Indicator for Account AssignmentSubsequent SettlementDefine Number RangesSet Up Condition Techniques for Subsequent SettlementDefine Overview Condition for Subsequent SettlementControl of the Subsequent Settlement ProcessMaintain Company Code for Subsequent Settlement at Purchasing Organization LevelMaintain Residence Time for ArchivingAgreementsMaintain Calendar for Rebate ArrangementsDefine Business Volume Tolerance GroupsMaintain User Groups and Assign Business Volume Tolerance GroupsDefine Business Volume Comparison TypeMaintain Aggregation Level and Sort SequenceDefine Text TypesDefine Rebate Agreement Types for Subsequent SettlementOutput DeterminationDefine RequirementsAssign Output Devices and Printer ParametersStoring PrintoutsMessage Determination for Rebate ArrangementMaintain Condition TablesMaintain Message TypesMaintain Access SequenceAssign Partner Roles to Message TypesMaintain Message Determination SchemaMessage Determination for Settlement RunMaintain Condition TablesMaintain Message TypesMaintain Access SequenceAssign Partner Roles to Message TypeNote

Chapter 9 - SAP MM Customizing—Inventory Management
IntroductionGeneral SettingsPlant ParametersDefine Attributes of System MessagesField Selection for Goods Movement Initial/Header ScreensDefine Document LifeNumber AssignmentDefine Number Assignment for Accounting DocumentDefine Number Assignment for Material and Physical Inventory DocumentsDefine Number Assignment for ReservationsDefine Number Assignment for Goods Receipts/Issue SlipsGoods Movement SettingsField Selection for MIGOField Selection per Movement TypeSettings for Transactions and Reference DocumentsGoods Issue/Transfer PostingCreate Storage Location AutomaticallySet Manual Account AssignmentDefine Screen LayoutMaintain Copy Rules for Reference DocumentsSet Up Dynamic Availability CheckGenerate Physical Inventory Documents for Goods MovementsAllow Negative StocksGoods ReceiptSet Tolerance LimitsCreate Storage Location AutomaticallyCreate PO AutomaticallySet Manual Account AssignmentDefine Screen LayoutMaintain Copy Rules for Reference DocumentsSet Dynamic Availability CheckSet Delivery Completed IndicatorSet Missing Parts CheckFor GR-based Invoice Ver. Reversal of GR Despite InvoiceSet Expiration Date CheckPrice Differences for Subcontract Order at Goods ReceiptActivate Storage of Incoming DocumentsMovement and Movement TypesCreate Storage Location AutomaticallySet Manual Account AssignmentDefine Screen LayoutGenerate Physical Inventory Documents for Goods MovementsSet Missing Parts CheckSet Expiration Date CheckReservationDefine Default ValuesMaintain Copy Rules for Reference DocumentsSet Dynamic Availability CheckPhysical InventoryField Selection for Physical InventoryDefault Values for Physical InventorySettings for Physical InventoryDefault Values for Batch InputMaintain Copy Rules for Reference DocumentsAllow Freezing of Book Inventory Balance in Storage LocationDefine Tolerances for Physical Inventory DifferencesActivitiesCycle CountingActivate Distribution of Consumption DifferencesInventory SamplingCreate Inventory Sampling ProfilesDefine Stock Management LevelsDefine Stock Management Level in WMSMovement TypesRecord Reason for Goods MovementsCopy Change Movement TypeSet Subscreen for Account Assignment (Coding) BlockStock DeterminationDefine Strategies for Stock DeterminationStock OverviewInventory ManagementProduction OrderRepetitive ManufacturingPull ListKANBANDeliveryWarehouse ManagementReportingDefine Stock List DisplayDefine Field Selection for Material Document ListSet Up Print Functions for ReportingGroup Movement Type for Stock ListAccount Assignment and ValuationDefine Price Control for Movement TypeConfigure Price Change in Previous PeriodConfigure Dynamic Price ChangesReasons for Price ChangesSet Up Material Price DispatchDefine Document Type and Number Ranges for Price ChangeDefine Document Type and Number Ranges for Material DebitMaintain Number Ranges for Material Ledger DocumentsSplit ValuationActivate Split ValuationConfigure Split ValuationAccount DeterminationAccount Determination WizardAccount Determination without WizardDefine Valuation ControlGroup Together Valuation AreasDefine Valuation ClassesDefine Account Grouping for Movement TypesConfigure Automatic Postings
Chapter 10 - Business Scenarios
IntroductionStandard and Customized Business ScenariosComplete Procurement ProcessInventory Management CycleConsignment CycleCustomization, Configuration, and Master Data SetupProcess DemonstrationSubcontracting CycleCustomizing SettingsCalculation SchemaDocument TypeMaster Data SettingInfo RecordTesting the Subcontracting CyclePipeline ProcessIntercompany TransferMaster Data SettingSales AreaDocument TypeBill-to PartnerVendorTax Code and Tax RateProgram Parameters for Invoice VerificationPartner Profile for Bill-to and Vendor Partner and Inbound ParametersBilling DocumentInvoice Document

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