Split Valuation in SAP: Configuration & End User Manual with Practical Examples

This document, created by an SAP MM consultant, Khaled Fouda, provides a comprehensive guide on configuring and using split valuation in SAP Materials Management (MM). Split valuation allows companies to maintain separate stock values for the same material based on different criteria such as procurement type, country of origin, or quality. This feature is particularly useful when a company sources the same material from multiple suppliers or locations with varying costs or when dealing with materials of different qualities or conditions. The document covers the concept behind split valuation, the necessary customizing settings, and a step-by-step walkthrough of the configuration process. It also illustrates the practical application of split valuation through examples involving the creation of materials, purchase orders, and stock transfers between valuation types.

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Release Strategy on PR in SAP: Configuration & End User Manual

This document provides a comprehensive guide on configuring and implementing a release strategy for Purchase Requisitions (PR) in SAP ERP. The author, Khaled Fouda, an SAP MM consultant, explains the components involved in release strategy configuration with step-by-step instructions, including characteristics, classes, procedures, release groups, release codes, release indicators, and release strategies.

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Release Strategy on PO in SAP: Configuration and End User Manual

This document, created by an SAP MM consultant, Khaled Fouda, provides a comprehensive guide on configuring and implementing a release strategy for purchase orders (POs) in SAP ERP. It covers the necessary components, such as characteristics, classes, procedures, and codes, required to establish an approval workflow for POs. The release strategy ensures that POs are blocked until they are fully reviewed and approved by responsible individuals within the company, adhering to predefined criteria and authorization levels. By following the step-by-step instructions outlined in the document, users can effectively control and govern the PO creation and approval process, mitigating risks and maintaining compliance with organizational policies.

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Configuring Lot Sizes for MRP in SAP S4HANA

This document, prepared by Ahmed Shafay, provides a comprehensive guide to the configuration and implementation of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) in SAP S/4HANA. It covers the key objectives, working principles, and different lot size types in MRP, along with detailed steps for configuring the necessary MRP settings, including defining MRP groups, special procurement types, and number ranges for purchase requisitions. The document then walks through three end-to-end test scenarios demonstrating the application of fixed lot size, replenishment up to maximum stock level, and exact lot size MRP procedures. This guide serves as a valuable resource for SAP users and consultants seeking to optimize their MRP processes and inventory management.

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SAP MM Subcontracting Process Guide

This Subcontracting Process in SAP MM PDF document, prepared by SAP MM Consultant Mohammed Murtuza Siddiqui, provides an in-depth look at the subcontracting procurement process within SAP Materials Management. Subcontracting, where a procuring entity supplies components to a subcontractor for manufacturing a final product, is detailed through a practical scenario involving the ordering, supplying components, and receiving assembled items. The document outlines key steps for executing a subcontracting process, including maintaining stock, creating BOMs, setting up subcontracting POs, and handling material issues, receipts, and invoice verification, accompanied by relevant SAP transaction codes and accounting document verification.

Key topics mentioned in the guide are:

  • Subcontracting definition and importance.
  • Scenario description.
  • Detailed step-by-step execution of the subcontracting process.
  • Accounting entries and invoice verification.

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Release Strategy Configuration in SAP MM

This PDF document, authored by Mohammed Murtuza Siddiqui, an SAP MM Consultant, provides a comprehensive guide on the release strategy process within SAP Materials Management (MM). The release strategy is essential for managing approval requirements for internal and external documents like purchase requisitions and orders, ensuring that purchase orders are approved by designated roles before proceeding. The document outlines scenarios based on purchase order values and the corresponding approval processes, detailed steps for configuring the release strategy in SAP MM.

Key sections covered in the document include:

  • Definition and importance of release strategy in SAP MM.
  • Scenario-based approval process for purchase orders.
  • Detailed steps for configuring the release strategy, including:
    • Copying and configuring standard PO document types.
    • Defining characteristics, class, release groups, codes, and indicators.
  • Execution of the release strategy with practical testing scenarios for different PO values.

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