Guide me step by step process in SAP-MM..

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The Materials Management (MM) module is fully integrated with the other modules of the SAP System. It supports all the phases of materials management: materials planning and control, purchasing, goods receiving, inventory management, and invoice verification.

MM Purchasing component are as follows:

• External procurement of materials and services

• Determination of possible sources of supply

• Monitoring of deliveries from and payments to vendors

Integration:

•Controlling (CO): materials intended for direct consumption and for services, since these can be directly assigned to a cost center or a production order.

•Financial Accounting (FI): The vendor master record represents the creditor account in financial accounting.

•Sales and Distribution (SD):

•Within the framework of materials planning and control, a requirement that has arisen in the Sales area can be passed on to Purchasing

Process Flow:

1)Determination of Requirements: Through MRP, purchase requisitions

2)Source Determination: helps you identify potential sources of supply, creating requests for quotation (RFQs

3) Vendor Selection and Comparison of Quotations: The system is capable of simulating pricing scenarios

4) Purchase Order Processing: information from the requisition and the quotation to help you create a purchase order. scheduling agreements and contracts are also supported.

5) Purchase Order Follow-Up: The system checks the reminder periods you have specified. up-to-date status of all purchase requisitions, quotations, and purchase orders.

6) Goods Receiving and Inventory Management: Goods Receiving personnel can confirm the receipt of goods simply by entering the Po number

7) Invoice Verification: The system supports the checking and matching of invoices, and clearing invoices for payment.

This is overview of MM in SAP.If found useful, Please reward points,

Vivek Maitra