SAP Purchasing
SAP Purchasing is an operational component within SAP Materials Management that handles the day-to-day execution of buying goods and services. It manages Purchase Requisitions (PR), Purchase Orders (PO), Source Lists, Purchasing Info Records (PIR), and scheduling agreements, connecting buyer requirements with approved suppliers.
Key characteristics and components of SAP Purchasing include:
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Source Determination:
- Automates vendor selection via Info Records, Quota Arrangements, and Source Lists during order creation.
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Purchase Order (PO) Processing:
- Creation, tracking, and transmission of standard, subcontracting, third-party, and consignment purchase orders.
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Pricing & Condition Technique:
- Determines gross prices, discounts, surcharges, and freight charges automatically using condition tables.
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Release Procedures:
- Enforces organizational hierarchy checks and approval limits before documents are issued to vendors.
Recommended prerequisites include:
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Basic Supply Chain Knowledge:
- Familiarity with standard buyer transactions, vendor master records, and commercial purchase orders.
Skills gained include:
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Purchasing Master Data Setup:
- Creating and managing Purchasing Info Records, Source Lists, Quota Arrangements, and Vendor Master Records.
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PO Execution & Authorization Setup:
- Configuring purchase order document types, item categories, release classes, and release strategies.
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