Comprehensive Guide for SAP MM
Consultants: Essential Knowledge &
Skills
Full Configuration Knowledge
Enterprise Structure Configuration (Company, Company Code, Plant, Storage Location,
Purchasing Org, Group)
Material Master Configuration
Vendor Master Configuration
Purchasing Info Records
Source List
Quota Arrangement
Purchase Requisition Configuration
Purchase Order Configuration
Release Strategy
Pricing Procedure
Inventory Management Configuration
Goods Receipt & Invoice Verification
Automatic Account Determination
Integration with FI, SD, WM, PP, QM modules
Business Scenarios to Practice (At least 20)
Standard Purchase Order
Subcontracting Process
Consignment Procurement
Third-party Procurement
Stock Transfer Order (Intra & Inter-company)
Service Procurement
Return Order
Automatic PO Generation
Vendor Consignment
Pipeline Procurement
Scheduling Agreement
Contract Creation & Release
Free-of-Charge Procurement
Source Determination Process
MRP-based Procurement Cycle
Vendor Evaluation Process
Quality Management in Procurement
Foreign Trade & Import Procurement
Evaluated Receipt Settlement (ERS)
Purchase Order with Account Assignment
Business Processes to Learn
Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
Make-to-Stock and Make-to-Order
Project Procurement
Plant Maintenance Procurement
Capital Asset Procurement
Spare Parts Procurement
Services Procurement
Best Practices to Follow
SAP Activate Methodology
Fit-to-Standard Approach
Minimize Customization
Clean Core Principles
Use SAP Fiori Apps where possible
Periodic Testing and Review
Technical and Business Expertise Required
Important Tables (MARA, MARC, EKKO, EKPO, MSEG, BKPF, BSEG)
User Exits, BAdIs, Enhancements
SAP Notes & OSS
IDOCs, BAPIs, BDC, LSMW
Integration Points with SD, FI, PP, WM, QM
Business Knowledge: Supply Chain, Procurement Cycle, Inventory Accounting
Understanding Client Needs
AS-IS Process Understanding
TO-BE Process Mapping
Gap Analysis
Requirement Gathering
Solution Documentation
Effective Communication
Explain SAP in Business Language
Documentation: BRD, FS, TS, Test Cases
Meeting Notes & MOMs
Handling Change Requests
Educating Clients on Output Ownership
How Master Data Affects Output
Condition Records in Output Types
Layout and Smartform Dependencies
Explaining Customization Boundaries
Stay Close to Standard SAP
Avoid Hard Coding
Suggest Enhancements Over Modifications
Use SAP-Provided Configurations First
Data Transfer Methods
LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench)
BDC (Batch Data Communication)
BAPIs
IDOCs
SAP CPI/PI (Middleware)
SAP Data Services
Data to Know Before Project Starts
Organizational Structure
Legacy Material Master Data
Legacy Vendor Master Data
Inventory Balances
Open POs, Invoices, GRs
Tax Structure
Account Assignments
Procurement History
Data Provided by Project Teams/Clients
Business Process Documents
Legacy System Reports
Data Mapping Sheets
Open Transaction Data
Master Data Files
Access to Existing Systems (SAP/Non-SAP)
Formats of Data Provided
Excel Sheets
PDFs
Word Docs
PowerPoint Presentations
Recorded Videos
Screen Walkthroughs
Live Demos/Onsite Sessions
Read SAP Success Stories
Case Studies from SAP Website
Customer Stories on SAP Blogs
Third-party Implementation Reports
YouTube and Webinar Recordings
Domain Expertise to Develop
Understand Industry-specific Procurement Patterns
Focus on Client’s Core Business (e.g., Windmill Components for Sonvision)
Learn BOMs, Serial Number Tracking, Asset Procurement
Grasp Regulatory and Compliance Requirements
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Client Example: Dabur India Ltd. – SAP
MM Implementation
Industry: Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Business Overview: Dabur manufactures a wide range of health, personal care, and food
products. It operates multiple plants, warehouses, and has a broad supplier and distribution
network.
Key Requirements for SAP MM Consultant
Procurement of Raw Materials: Herbs, packaging materials, containers, etc., are sourced
from various suppliers in India and abroad.
Plant Maintenance & Indirect Procurement: Equipment, spare parts, office supplies, and
services.
Warehouse & Inventory Optimization: Managing stocks of fast and slow-moving SKUs
across multiple regions.
Batch Management & Shelf Life Expiry: Needed for products with expiration dates,
especially in Ayurvedic medicine and food.
Integration with SAP SD & PP: Material demand from production planning and finished
goods distribution need seamless flow.
GST Compliance: Adherence to Indian tax laws including reverse charge mechanism for
certain purchases.
Example Master Data Preparation
Data Element Example
Material Types ROH (Raw Materials), VERP (Packaging),
HALB, FERT
Vendor Master Suppliers for herbs, bottles, carton boxes
Purchasing Groups Group for North India, South India, Imports
Info Records Vendor-material combinations
Source List Approved vendors for strategic items
Pricing Conditions Discounts for bulk purchases, freight
conditions
Release Strategy Multi-level release for PO approvals
Sample Scenarios Implemented
Scenario 1: Automatic PO creation from MRP for high-volume raw materials.
Scenario 2: Subcontracting for blending and bottling at third-party units.
Scenario 3: Consignment stock from vendors at regional warehouses.
Scenario 4: Import procurement using custom conditions for foreign vendors.
Scenario 5: Vendor evaluation and scorecard based on quality and delivery.
Formats of Data Provided by Dabur
Master data in Excel (Material, Vendor, BOMs)
Process documents in PDF
Open PO, GR, and stock reports from legacy ERP
Video walkthroughs of current processes
Onsite sessions with plant procurement team
Consultant Deliverables
AS-IS and TO-BE process documentation
Configuration of SAP MM (Plant, purchasing org, release strategies, pricing)
Data migration templates and loading
UAT support and issue resolution
End-user training and go-live support
