Business Transactions in SAP

An error occurs in a business transaction if Automatic Account Determination isn't set up for a valuated material.

The goods receipt process is replaced by updating the service purchase order history.

This transfer posting creates both material and accounting documents within a plant.

The document release in a release strategy can happen at individual items or the header level.

The transaction event key, BSX, is debited during Inventory Valuation.

A Stock Transport Order is used to procure material from another plant.

Classic Release Strategy is used in processing Purchase Orders.

If a purchase order price for a standard-priced material is higher than the material's standard price, 'Material Consumption Account' accounts are updated.

Stock Transport Orders are created using MRP, facilitating stock movement between plants, while Stock Transfer postings directly manage physical inventory transfer between plants.

The Account Assignment Category feature in SAP determines whether a goods receipt can be posted.

A document for minor, recurring repairs or services of unknown quantities, with no predefined details, and a limited budget.

Assign an account key in the Calculation Schema to control the GL account for planned delivery costs based on condition types.

A Vendor Consignment Liability is posted in SAP Materials Management when goods are transferred between stock types.

For implementing production planning and product costing, choose 'Controlling Area' as the organization level for stock valuation.

The 'Document Type' characteristic is used to set up flexible workflow for purchase order approval.

A 'Standard Purchase Order' is suitable for procuring low-valued materials over time with a total amount limit.

The action of making a purchase order active for processing.

Customizable process for handling purchase order approvals.

Purchase orders for goods held on consignment (not owned immediately).

Data used to divide general ledger postings for accounting purposes in Materials Management.

ME55 is the transaction in SAP.

Involves maintaining BOM materials & components for processing.

Agreements for frequent purchases, allowing flexibility in future orders.

The GR/IR clearing account is credited when a goods receipt (GR) is posted without a corresponding invoice receipt (IR). This account temporarily holds the value of the received goods until the invoice is received and posted.

The forecast program uses historical data to calculate the reorder point for materials managed with reorder point planning. The system determines when to order more based on past demand patterns.

When converting invoices to a foreign currency, SAP uses the exchange rate fixed in the purchase order (PO) if specified. Otherwise, the system uses the latest exchange rate available.

Split valuation allows separating the value of stock based on different criteria, using defined valuation categories. It helps track stock for various purposes, like batches or quality levels.

A release strategy for purchase requisitions (PR) in SAP MM can be applied without classification. This means the approval process is straightforward and doesn't require specific classification.

The valuation category determines how stock is categorized and valued based on factors like batch, plant, or quality. It aids in inventory management and accounting.

Materials not managed in stock on a value basis always require account assignment when ordered. This ensures proper cost allocation for materials used in production or other processes.

To manage a material in vendor consignment stock, you need a vendor master record. This record holds information about the vendor, including their consignment agreement.

A special MRP group is set up in the material master record to handle consignment materials separately.

An account assignment category defines how costs are allocated to specific accounts (like cost centers or orders) when purchasing with 'Vendor Consignment'.

When a valuated goods receipt is posted with account assignment 'K' (Cost Center), it updates the moving average price of the material.

When you create a procurement process without a material master, the valuation area is used to determine the valuation class for that material.

The lot size procedure in MRP defines how the system calculates lot sizes for materials during planning.

Account Assignment Categories in SAP Materials Management allow you to maintain specific attributes like account modification, which affects how costs are assigned.

This refers to the receipt of goods that are held in consignment stock. This means ownership doesn't transfer until the materials are used by the receiving company.

This defines the materials and periods included in the MRP planning run. It determines which materials are planned and when.

A long-term agreement with a vendor for a specific item or set of items, with pre-negotiated prices and terms. It allows for multiple deliveries and invoices over a period of time.

The B item category in a blanket purchase order indicates that the material is a stock item. It's used for items that are regularly purchased and stored in inventory.

Prices in a BPO are either fixed or determined using a price formula. Fixed prices are set at the beginning of the agreement, while price formulas can be used to calculate the price based on factors like quantity or time.

When receiving goods from a BPO, you can use the standard goods receipt process with certain adjustments. The system automatically generates purchase orders based on the BPO, and the goods receipt is posted to the correct account assignment categories.

The system determines the invoice amount based on the quantity of items received, the agreed-upon prices, and any applicable taxes. It's the actual amount you owe the vendor for the delivered goods.

Valuation categories are used to distinguish different types of material values, such as standard price, moving average price, or actual cost. Split-valuated materials can be valued differently depending on their origin or application.

Valuation categories can be linked to specific stock accounts. For instance, materials valued under a specific category may be stored on a different stock account than materials valued under another category.

Stock types represent the different types of inventory, while valuation types define the basis for valuing those stock types. Different stock types can have different valuation types assigned to them.

You would create a sales order specifically for the BPO. It would include the delivery information, the specific material, and the agreed-upon pricing. It serves as a formal order for the materials you have committed to purchasing under the blanket agreement.

Consignment procurement is a special case. You can use a BPO for consignment material, but instead of receiving the material directly, the vendor stores it. You only pay when you use the material.