SAP MM Process Overview
The SAP Materials Management (MM) module manages procurement and inventory
functions. The core MM process ensures a smooth flow from material planning to invoice
verification. Below is a typical end-to-end MM process.
1. Material Requirement Planning (MRP)
Automatic or manual planning to determine material requirements based on demand and
supply.
2. Purchase Requisition (PR)
Internal request to procure goods or services, generated manually or via MRP.
3. Source Determination
Identify suitable vendors using Source List, Quota Arrangement, or Info Records.
4. Request for Quotation (RFQ)
Send RFQs to selected vendors to collect pricing and delivery terms.
5. Quotation Comparison and Vendor Selection
Evaluate vendor responses and select the best option based on price, lead time, etc.
6. Purchase Order (PO) Creation
Formal document sent to vendor to order goods/services. Can be created with reference to
PR or RFQ.
7. Order Follow-Up
Track vendor confirmations and monitor delivery progress.
8. Goods Receipt (GR)
Record receipt of goods against PO. Updates inventory and creates material documents.
9. Invoice Verification
Vendor invoice is verified against PO and GR before payment. Discrepancies are handled
here.
10. Payment Processing
After successful invoice verification, payment is processed through SAP FI module.