SAP MM Document Flow, Transaction and Tables

MM Process Flow 1. Purchase Requisition (ME51N) Material requirement are identified either by the user, department or via material planning and control. For example a MRP Run in production planning or material falling short of reorder-point can automatically generate Purchase Requisition. At the same time PR can be created manually in the system. 2. Source Determination - RFQ (ME41) Identify the possible source of supply based on the past order and existing long term purchase contract. Then create Request for Quotation, which can be then sent electronically to vendors. 3. Vendor Selection and Comparision of Quotation (ME49) After receiving quotation system is capable to simulate pricing scenarios, allowing user to compare number of quotations and sent rejection letter automarically. 4. Purchase Order (ME21N) Data from Quotation or Purchase Requisition can be adopted to create Purchase Orders. Purchase Order is then sent to Vendor to supply the goods. 5. Purchase Order Follow ups ME91, ME91F, ME92F Reminder can be sent to vendors at predefined intervals. 6. Goods Receipts (MB01) Goods were received. 7. Invoice Verification (MIRO) Along with the goods vendor also submits Invoice, system verifies then invoice against the quantity received and PO data. The account payable clerk is notified. Important Transactions in MM MM01 Material Creation Me51N Purchase Requisition Me41 Request for Quotation Me49 Comparision of Quotation Me21N Purchase Order Creation MIGO, MB01 Goods Receipt MIRO Invoice Verification MB1A Good Issue Tables in MM MARA Material General MARC Material Plant Data MAKT Material Description MARD Material Storage Location Data MAST Material BOM Link MBEW Material Valuation MKPF Material Document Header MSEG Mateial Document Line Item MVKE Mateial Sales Data T023 Material Group T024 Pruchase Organisation EBAN Purchase Requisition EBKN Account Assignment Purchase Requisition EINA Purchasing Info Record - General Data

EINE Purchase Info Record - Purchase Organisation Data EKKO Purchase Order Header Data EKPO Purchase Order Line Item Data EKKN Account Assignment Purchase Order EKBE History Purchase Order EKET Scheduling Agreement Purchase Order EKAB Release Documentation