SAP MM Overview
SAP MM (Materials Management) is a key module in the SAP ERP and S/4HANA systems. It
is responsible for the procurement, inventory management, and material valuation
functionalities within an enterprise. The main purpose of SAP MM is to ensure that
materials are available in the right quantity, at the right time, and at the right place to
support production and business operations.
Core components of SAP MM include:
- **Purchasing**: Manages procurement processes including requisitions, purchase orders,
and contracts.
- **Inventory Management**: Handles goods receipts, goods issues, and stock transfers.
- **Material Master Data**: Central repository of material-related information used across
modules.
- **Vendor Master Data**: Contains essential information about suppliers and is integrated
with accounting.
- **Invoice Verification**: Validates invoices received from vendors against purchase orders
and goods receipts.
SAP MM also plays a crucial role in the overall Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle and integrates
tightly with other modules like SAP SD, SAP FI, SAP WM, and SAP PP.
In S/4HANA, SAP MM benefits from the new data model, simplified tables (e.g., MATDOC),
and the Fiori-based user interface which enhances user experience and efficiency.