This document outlines the creation and use of Source List in Purchase Requisition.

As Example: This gives the step by step process of maintaining source list.

 Supplying Plant RV10

 Receiving Plant RV05
 Material#39051094

1. Create Source List in Transaction ME01:

 Enter Material Number.
 Enter Plant (This is the plant which is receiving the stock)

2. Enter the Vendor details in the overview screen.

Valid From Date: The date until which the mentioned plant/vendor is source of supply.
Valid To Date: The date until which the mentioned plant/vendor is source of supply.
PPl: Enter the supplying plant number.
Vendor: This will be automatically populated when you enter the supplying plant.
POrg: Enter the Purchase Org.
 Save the Source List.

3. Create Purchase Requisition in ME51N

In the initial screen ensure that <Source Determination> check box is checked.

Enter Material number, plant in the Item Overview tab.

In ItemSource of Supply tab, you can find that the Vendor and Supplying plant are
automatically determined.

Note: <Assign Source of Supply> can also help to determine the supply source, if <Source
Determination> is not checked.

Save the Purchase Requisition.

4. Purchase Order Creation in ME21N.

Release the Purchase Requisition and go to ME21N.
Identify the Purchase Requisition from the document overview screen.
The Supplying plant is automatically populated. Save the Purchase Order.