This course provides a comprehensive and practical understanding of SAP S/4HANA Materials Management (MM) with a strong focus on end-to-end procurement, inventory management, valuation, and MRP processes. It is designed to help learners understand how modern, HANA-based processes work in real time and how procurement and inventory are fully integrated with Finance through the Universal Journal.
The course highlights key differences between SAP ECC MM and S/4HANA MM, including the simplified data model, Business Partner concept, mandatory Material Ledger, MATDOC as a single source of truth, and the extensive use of SAP Fiori apps for operational execution and analytics.
Key Learnings:
- Complete understanding of SAP S/4HANA MM architecture and processes
- Clear knowledge of ECC vs S/4HANA differences and simplifications
- End-to-end procurement processes (stock, consumables, and services)
- Inventory Management using MATDOC (real-time, simplified data model)
- Material Valuation and Material Ledger (mandatory in S/4HANA)
- MRP Live and consumption-based planning
Course Content:
Module 1:: Introduction to Procurement & Inventory Management in SAP S/4HANA
- Overview of SAP S/4HANA and Digital Core
- End-to-End Procurement & Inventory Processes
- Differences between ECC MM vs S/4HANA MM
- Role of SAP Fiori in Procurement & Inventory
- Integration with Finance (Universal Journal)
Module 2. Enterprise Structure & Master Data in S/4HANA
- Organizational Structure in MM
- Client
- Company Code
- Plant
- Storage Location
- Purchasing Organization
- Purchasing Group
- Business Partner (BP) Concept
- Business Partner vs Vendor (ECC comparison)
- BP Roles for Suppliers
- Integration of BP with MM and FI
- Material Master in S/4HANA
- Material Types and Industry Sectors
- Views and Field Control
- Simplified Data Model (MATDOC impact)
- Material Ledger (Mandatory in S/4HANA)
- Configuration of Enterprise Structure & Master Data
- Assignment of Organizational Units
- Number Ranges
- Field Selection & Screen Layouts
Module 3. Procurement Processes in S/4HANA
- Procurement of Stock Materials
- Purchase Requisition
- Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Purchase Order
- Goods Receipt
- Invoice Verification
- Procurement of Consumable Materials
- Account Assignment Categories
- Non-Stock Procurement
- Integration with Finance
- Procurement of External Services
- Service Master
- Service Entry Sheets
- Service Procurement Process
Module4. Sources of Supply & Source Determination
- Purchasing Info Records
- Outline Agreements
- Contracts
- Scheduling Agreements
- Source Lists
- Quota Arrangement
- Automatic Source Determination in S/4HANA
Module 5. Special Procurement Processes
- Consignment Procurement
- Consignment Info Records
- Consignment Stock Management
- Settlement Process
- Subcontracting
- BOM for Subcontracting
- Subcontracting Purchase Orders
- Component Consumption
- Goods Receipt for Subcontracting
Module 6. Valuation & Account Determination (S/4HANA)
- Material Valuation
- Valuation Areas
- Valuation Classes
- Automatic Account Determination
- Impact of Material Ledger (Mandatory)
- Actual Costing Overview
Module 7. Logistics Invoice Verification (LIV)
- Invoice Entry (MIRO / Fiori Apps)
- Planned vs Unplanned Delivery Costs
- Subsequent Debits & Credits
- Credit Memos
- Invoice Blocking & Release
- Integration with Universal Journal
Module 8. Material Requirements Planning (MRP) in S/4HANA
- MRP Concepts & Types
- MRP Areas
- Consumption-Based Planning
- MRP Live (HANA-based)
- Fiori Apps for MRP Monitoring
Module 9. Inventory Management in S/4HANA
- Core Inventory Processes
- Goods Receipts
- Goods Issues
- Reservations
- Stock Transfers & Transfer Postings
- S/4HANA Inventory Data Model
- MATDOC (Single Source of Truth)
- Elimination of Redundant Tables
- Real-Time Inventory Reporting
Module 10. Special Stock & Special Procurement Types
- Consignment Stock
- Subcontracting Stock
- Pipeline Stock
- Sales Order Stock
- Project Stock
Module11. Physical Inventory in S/4HANA
- Physical Inventory Methods
- Physical Inventory Documents
- Cycle Counting
- Physical Inventory using Fiori Apps
- Inventory Differences Posting
Module 12. Customizing for Inventory Management
- Movement Types Configuration
- Tolerance Groups
- Field Selection
- Inventory Posting Settings
- Integration with FI
13. SAP Fiori for MM (Optional / Recommended)
- Fiori Overview & Architecture
- Key MM Fiori Apps:
- Create Purchase Requisition
- Manage Purchase Orders
- Post Goods Receipt
- Monitor Stock
- Monitor Supplier Invoices
- Embedded Analytics for MM
International Student Fees: USD 850$
Job Interview Preparation (Soft Skills Questions & Answers)
- Tough Open-Ended Job Interview Questions
- What to Wear for Best Job Interview Attire
- Job Interview Question- What are You Passionate About?
- How to Prepare for a Job Promotion Interview
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