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What replaces the goods receipt process in External Service Procurement within SAP Materials Management?

  • Service Delivery Confirmation
  • Update of Service Purchase Order History (correct)
  • Service Order Completion
  • Materials Receipt Processing
  • Which Transfer postings within a plant result in both a material Document and an Accounting document in SAP Materials Management?

  • Stock Transfer from Plant to Plant
  • Material-to-Material Transfer Posting (correct)
  • Return Delivery Posting
  • Consignment Stock Transfer
  • Which transaction event key is debited at the time of Invoice Verification (IV)?

  • PRD
  • GR/IR
  • BSX (correct)
  • WRX
  • Which accounts are updated when a stock material that is valuated with a Standard Price is purchased at a higher price than the standard price?

    <p>Material Consumption Account (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which configuration object must approvers have the appropriate authorization in the classic Release procedure for purchasing documents?

    <p>Release Code (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a prerequisite for carrying out Material Requirement Planning (MRP) for a plant?

    <p>Maintain MRP Data in Material Master Record (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When using Supplier Consignment, what must you do?

    <p>Settle Liabilities from Consignment Stock Receipts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a task performed by the system during the Reorder Point Planning?

    <p>Check Planning File Entries for Material Inclusion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best Purchasing document type to procure several minor repairs that may occur over a specified period without exceeding a total amount?

    <p>Service Purchase Order (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a Vendor Consignment Liability posted in SAP Materials Management?

    <p>When goods are transferred between stock types (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element can influence the GL Account determination in SAP?

    <p>Controlling area (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What account assignment category can be directly assigned to objects in SAP Materials Management?

    <p>Partner Role (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Lot Sizing procedure is suitable for Reorder Based Planning?

    <p>Monthly Lot Size (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristics can you set up in the Flexible Workflow for Purchase Order Approval?

    <p>Document Type (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a feature of the Subcontracting procurement process?

    <p>Subcontracting Purchase Requisitions can be created by MRP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What Release Procedure can you use to process an approval of a Purchase Requisition in SAP Materials Management?

    <p>Without Classification (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must you do to ensure that consignment purchase orders utilize a different number range than other purchase orders?

    <p>Create a new Document type and assign only consignment vendors to it. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which configuration data is used to sub-divide an accounting-relevant posting to the general ledger in SAP Materials Management?

    <p>Account Grouping Code (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the movement type for Goods issue for a cost center?

    <p>101 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which transaction do you receive an error message if the automatic account determination is set up incorrectly?

    <p>Material Price change (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Service Entry Sheet, when is the Goods Receipt Document generated?

    <p>At the time of Creation of the Service Entry Sheet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the advantages of using blanket purchase orders?

    <p>Can be created at client level (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which table in SAP systems is used for Communication Release Strategy Determination for Purchase Requisitions?

    <p>CESSR (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operations are periodic invoicing plans suitable for?

    <p>Rental payments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the goods receipt/invoice receipt (GR/IR) clearing account during a goods receipt?

    <p>It is credited. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which exchange rate is utilized for converting invoices in foreign currency when fixed in the purchase order?

    <p>The fixed rate from the purchase order. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about split valuation in SAP is correct?

    <p>SAP includes predefined valuation categories. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For a blanket purchase order with item category B, which tab becomes visible?

    <p>Confirmations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the subcontracting process, what purpose does movement type 543 serve?

    <p>To transfer the component to the vendor. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for managing a material in vendor consignment stock?

    <p>Vendor master record. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which indicators must be set to allow Evaluated Receipt Settlement (ERS) in SAP Materials Management?

    <p>Automatic Purchase Order in the Vendor Master. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done to implement split valuation functionality?

    <p>Add valuation types to all open Purchase Order items by subcontractor. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must you set for each consignment material in the material master record?

    <p>A special MRP Group (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is needed before you can purchase a product using the Vendor Consignment item category?

    <p>An account Assignment Category (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When posting a valuated Goods Receipt for Purchase Order items with account assignment K, what occurs?

    <p>The moving average price is updated (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To which configuration element can you assign a Valuation Class when there is no material master available?

    <p>Valuation Area (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is configurable in MRP?

    <p>Lot Size Procedure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What attribute can you maintain in an Account Assignment Category in SAP Materials Management?

    <p>Account Modification (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a transfer posting is made from Consignment Stock into own stock?

    <p>The own stock is increased (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions is typically required in an MRP run?

    <p>Performing net requirement calculations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of blanket purchase orders?

    <p>They are mainly used for stock materials. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is correct regarding the valuation of split-valuated materials?

    <p>The stock value can be managed on different accounts for each valuation type. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the system propose when a posting is made to the consumption account?

    <p>A suggested amount based on the difference between overall limit and actual value. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the exchange rate is not fixed in the purchase order?

    <p>The conversion uses the average exchange rate from the PO date. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary action when a purchase info record exists for a material?

    <p>It provides historical purchasing data for the material. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario is a material document created without accounting when receiving goods?

    <p>When using a consigned stock process. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about item categories in SAP?

    <p>Different item categories can affect the procurement process. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be defined for using valuation categories in a valuation area?

    <p>The allowable valuation types linked to the materials. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a sales order and a purchasing info record?

    <p>Purchasing info records contain pricing history while sales orders do not. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of maintaining a default storage location in the material master?

    <p>It facilitates the automatic posting of inventory. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Automatic Account Determination Error

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

    External Service Procurement Replacement

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

    Material-to-Material Transfer Posting

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

    Release Strategy (Item/Header Level)

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

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    IV Transaction Event Key

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

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    Stock Transport Order for Material Procurement

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

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    Classic Release Strategy in Purchase Orders

    Classic Release Strategy is used in processing Purchase Orders.

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    Standard Price PO Higher than Material Price

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

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    Stock Transport Order vs. Stock Transfer

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

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    Account Assignment Category Control

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

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    Service Purchase Order

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

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    Planned Delivery Costs Account Determination

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

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    Vendor Consignment Liability Posting

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

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    Stock Valuation and Organization Level

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

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    Flexible Workflow for Purchase Order Approval

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

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    Low-Value Material Procurement Document

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

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    Purchase Order Release

    The action of making a purchase order active for processing.

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    Flexible Workflow for Purchase Orders

    Customizable process for handling purchase order approvals.

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    Consignment Purchase Orders

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

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    Account Grouping Code (SAP MM)

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

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    SAP Transaction for Purchase Order Release

    ME55 is the transaction in SAP.

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    Purchase Order Subcontracting

    Involves maintaining BOM materials & components for processing.

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    Blanket Purchase Orders (BPOs)

    Agreements for frequent purchases, allowing flexibility in future orders.

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    GR/IR Clearing Account

    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.

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    Reorder Point Calculation

    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.

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    Exchange Rate for Invoices

    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.

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    Split Valuation

    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.

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    Release Strategy for PR

    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.

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    Valuation Category

    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.

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    Account Assignment for Non-Valuated Materials

    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.

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    Vendor Consignment Stock

    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.

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    MRP Group for Consignment

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

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    Account Assignment Category

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

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    Valuated Goods Receipt & Account Assignment 'K'

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

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    Valuation Area Assignment

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

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    Lot Size Procedure in MRP

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

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    Account Assignment Category Attributes

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

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    Consignment Stock Goods Receipt

    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.

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    MRP Scope of Planning

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

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    What is a Blanket Purchase Order (BPO)?

    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.

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    What does the B item category mean in a BPO?

    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.

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    How are Prices Determined in a BPO?

    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.

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    How are Goods Receipts Processed in a BPO?

    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.

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    How does the System Determine the Invoice Amount in a BPO?

    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.

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    What are the Valuation Categories for Split-Valuated Materials?

    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.

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    How do Valuation Categories Affect Stock Accounts?

    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.

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    What is the Relationship between Stock Types and Valuation Types?

    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.

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    How do you Create a Sales Order in a BPO?

    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.

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    How does Consignment Procurement Work with a BPO?

    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.

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    Study Notes

    Business Transactions & SAP

    • Goods Receipt of a Valuated Material: Occurs when a valued material is received.
    • Automatic Account Determination: A system feature.
    • External Service Procurement: Replaces goods receipt procedures; updates service purchase orders.
    • Material-to-Material Transfer: Posting within a plant results in both a material document and an accounting document.
    • Release Strategy Classification: Documents can be released at both item and header levels (true).
    • SAP Transaction Event Key: Debited when procuring material from another plant.
    • Purchasing Instrument: A purchase order (PO) is used when procuring material from another plant
    • Standard Price Variation: When the purchase order (PO) price is higher than the standard price of the material, the accounts are updated during goods receipt.
    • Reorder Point Planning: System checks planning file entries and material inclusion.
    • Classic Release Strategy: Used in various processes within SAP Materials Management.
    • Vendor Configuration Object: Approvers need appropriate authorizations for configuration in purchasing documents.
    • MRP Areas Configuration: Defines criteria for blocking items or documents.
    • Non-Valuated Material: Account entries for non-valuated materials when IV is done.
    • Third-Party Procurement: Processes for procuring finished goods from external suppliers.
    • Material Requirement Planning (MRP): Prerequisites for carrying out MRP planning for a plant include maintenance of material master data.
    • Supplier Consignment: Parameters for calculating reorder point. Stock transport order advantages.
    • Account Assignment Category: Controls whether goods receipts can be posted.

    Purchasing Documents & Processes

    • Service Purchase Order: Used for minor repairs and maintenance over time.
    • Account Determination: Assign account key in calculation schema for delivery costs.
    • Vendor Consignment Liability Posting: In SAP Materials Management when goods are transferred between stock types
    • Production Planning and Product Costing: Organization level choice for stock valuation.
    • Flexible Workflow for Purchase Order: Used for low-value, periodic material procurement.
    • Account Assignment Category: Directly assigned to object in SAP Materials Management.
    • Subcontracting Procurement: Processes, features, and elements.
    • GL Account Determination: Factors influencing general ledger account determination.
    • Third-Party Delivery: Necessary procurement process when the supplier needs to deliver goods to a particular warehouse.
    • Lot Sizing Procedures: Suitable methods in Reorder Based Planning.
    • Approval Procedure for Purchase Requisition: Procedures for approval without classification.
    • Material Requirement Planning (MRP): Elements generated by MRP.
    • Subcontracting Item Category: Correct item category identification for subcontracting.
    • Purchase Order Approvals: Activities within classic release procedure.
    • Flexible Workflows: Prerequisites and activities for flexible workflows in purchase orders.
    • Account Determination Error: Error message and resolution procedure if automatic account determination is incorrect.
    • Consignment Purchase Orders: Separate number range requirements.

    Materials Management & Valuation

    • Account Grouping Code: Subdivisions of accounting-relevant postings in the general ledger.
    • Purchasing Order Release: Transactions in SAP Materials Management.
    • Subcontracting Purchase Order: Steps involved in the purchase order.
    • Communication Release Strategy: Relevant table in SAP.
    • Inventory Valuation: Integration of finance and materials management.
    • Goods Receipt Document: Generation time in service entry sheet.
    • Standard Price Valuation: Accounts updated upon goods receipt when PO price is higher.
    • Cost Center Goods Issue: Movement type for goods issue.
    • Blanket Purchase Orders: Advantages of using them.
    • Period Invoicing Plans: Operations suitable for periodic invoicing plans.
    • Release Codes: Maximum number of release codes within a release strategy.
    • Requirements Planning Sources: How system determines sources in requirements planning.
    • Invoice Posting & Blanket Purchase: Implications of posting amounts when goods are withdrawn from consignment, and invoice reference to a blanket PO.
    • Forecast Program & Reorder Point: Relationship between historical values, forecast programs, and reorder point for MRP Planning.
    • Exchange Rate for Invoices: Method of converting invoices to foreign currency according to purchase order conditions.

    Additional Information

    • Goods Receipt of a Valuated Material: Correct option identification in a multiple choice question.
    • Material Price Change: Correct option identification in a multiple choice question.
    • Consignment Goods Receipt: Correct option identification in a multiple choice question.
    • Quantity & Storage Location: Carryout calculation for every material, determine availability dates, net requirements calculation.
    • MRP Runs: Scope of planning, forecasting, release status, storage location MRP, release indicators and related account debit/credits.
    • Subcontracting & External Processing: Standard parameters, MRP components, creating locations, and procedure from Inspection stock.
    • Inventory Management: Posting goods receipt to consumption, whether material needs to be entered, and type of account assignment.
    • Valuation Categories: Use for valuation areas.
    • Split-Valued Material: Split valuation types, and stock value management.
    • Release Strategies: Applicable to Purchase Requisitions.
    • Account Assignment: Needed for materials not managed in stock (true).
    • Vendor Master Data: Required for vendor consignment stock management.
    • Subcontracting Setup: Confirmations needed for blanket Po's, items, types of MRP areas.

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