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What is the procedure of verifying discrepancies in fast moving items called?

  • Continuous stock assessment
  • Inventory audit
  • Stock counting
  • Cycle counting (correct)

What is a credit memo?

  • A deduction on an account
  • An additional charge
  • A new invoice
  • Reversal of invoice (correct)

What must be true for materials to undergo a Transfer posting?

  • Both materials must be from the same manufacturer
  • Both materials must have different valuation types
  • Both materials must have the same unit of measure
  • Both materials must be kept in the same basis for all conversation (correct)

Which type of invoice verification is indicated by not ticking 'Gr based IV'?

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What happens if the project stock is not valuated?

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For which stock type cannot a Goods receipt be posted?

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What is the key benefit of using the Evaluated Receipt Settlement (ERS)?

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What is the role of the blanket purchase orders in SAP?

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What is the special stock indicator used for sales order stock?

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How many physical inventory documents are created for counting material M1 across all stock types?

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What must be flagged in the vendor master for the ERS process?

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What are the two types of invoicing plans mentioned?

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Which view is batch management activated in?

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What is not a planned good receipt among the given options?

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What are the two methods of managing stock?

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What accounting entries are made after a good receipt?

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What process follows the creation of a physical inventory document?

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What indicator is used to set materials with a zero stock value?

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Which of the following movement types is NOT associated with physical inventory?

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Who is the owner of containers and pallets in a returnable transport packaging (RTP) scenario?

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In the context of physical inventory, which method allows for counting without any reference?

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What distinguishes the two-step transfer posting process?

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In a third-party sales process, the sales order is forwarded to whom?

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What is the nature of project stock management when it is not valuated?

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Which stock type can you NOT scrap material from?

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What are the three important steps involved in physical inventory?

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What is one of the main benefits of automatic purchase order creation?

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What is the option through which a Goods Receipt (GR) can be settled without an invoice?

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Which of the following is NOT a common error during automatic purchase order creation?

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Identify the two movement types used in physical inventory.

<p>701 - Goods receipt for unrestricted stock (B), 704 - Goods issue for quality inspection stock (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the given context, which master control the delivery time settings?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes what occurs during a one-step stock transfer?

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Identify the correct movement type associated with goods receipt.

<p>101 - Goods receipt for purchase order (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the Fixed Vendor, Purchase Info Record, and Contracts maintained?

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What are the two types of invoicing plans available in SAP MM?

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What are the correct accounting entries for a goods receipt document?

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Which of the following sources can be assigned to a Purchase Requisition?

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In which industries is one-step transfer posting for material carried out?

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What movement type is used for transfer posting from plant to plant?

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Which two prerequisites must be met for transfer posting from material to material?

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What are the two types of automatic reservation?

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Which accounting entries are associated with goods receipt documentation?

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What is defined as the reversal of goods receipt?

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What configuration checks must be performed to avoid the error 'Material not subjected to inventory management in plant 1000'?

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In Material Type configuration, which parameter controls field selection?

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Flashcards

Cycle Counting

A process of counting and verifying the quantity of fast-moving inventory items regularly, often on a rotational basis.

Special Stock

A special stock type that is used for materials that are not regularly used in production but are still need to be tracked in SAP. These materials could be for special projects, or for specific customer orders.

PO Based Invoice Verification

The verification of invoices based on the corresponding purchase order (PO) details. It ensures that the invoice matches the ordered items and quantities.

Invoice Posting Before Goods Receipt (GR)

A process where the system automatically compares the invoice to the purchase order (PO) without requiring a prior Goods Receipt (GR). This allows for invoice posting before the goods have arrived.

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Cost Center/Cost Collector

A type of cost accounting used to track and manage the costs of projects or specific tasks.

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Credit Memo

A document that reduces the value of an original invoice, used to correct mistakes, return goods, or adjust quantities.

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Transfer Posting

The process of transferring materials from one storage location to another within the SAP system.

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Stock Account (BSX) and GR/IR Clearing Account (WRX)

Accounts that represent inventory materials in the balance sheet and the clearing account for goods received but not yet invoiced.

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What type of stock cannot be scrapped?

This type of stock cannot be scrapped, indicating it may be reserved or critical. It requires careful handling to avoid unexpected shortages.

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What movement type signifies goods entering a warehouse?

A movement type in SAP MM that signifies goods entering a warehouse or production area.

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What is a planned goods receipt using internal consumption?

This refers to a planned receipt of materials based on internal consumption within a company, not external sources.

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What information does an invoice contain?

An invoice provides information about the issuer and the amount of tax payable on the goods purchased.

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Which STO involves generating accounting documents?

A specific type of Stock Transfer Order (STO) that requires two accounting documents, one for the sending plant and one for the receiving plant due to different company codes.

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What are the essential steps of a physical inventory?

During a physical inventory, the process involves preparation, counting delivered items, and checking inventory records.

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What type of settlement allows a GR without an invoice?

This settlement method allows goods receipt posting without requiring a corresponding invoice. It's based on pre-agreed pricing.

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When do we use subsequent credit and debit?

Subsequent credit and debit are applied when the amount charged in an invoice is either higher or lower than what should be paid.

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What can be changed in a physical inventory document?

A physical inventory document can be used to change the planned count date, set or remove posting blocks, freeze book inventory balance, and change the physical inventory number.

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What happens after a PI document creation?

After the PI document is created, the next step is to physically count the inventory.

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What are the two methods for physical inventory counting?

The two methods of doing physical inventory count are with and without reference to a PI document.

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What is the zero stock indicator used for?

The zero stock indicator is used to set a value for a material that has no stock on hand.

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What are the movement types in physical inventory?

The three movement types in physical inventory are 701, 702, and 704.

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What is cycle counting?

Cycle counting is a process of verifying discrepancies in fast-moving items.

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What are some special stock types?

Special stock types include consignment stock, pipeline stock, third-party sales stock, returnable transport packaging stock, sales order stock, project stock, subcontracting stock, and stock transport order.

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Who owns RTP containers and pallets?

In returnable transport packaging (RTP), the vendor (supplier) owns the containers and pallets.

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Sales Order Stock Indicator

A unique code used to identify and track inventory items that are specifically allocated for a particular sales order.

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Project Stock Indicator

A special stock indicator used to identify and track materials allocated for projects, which often have specific requirements and deadlines.

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Batch Management

A unique numerical or alphanumeric code assigned to a material, batch management allows for the tracking of individual batches throughout their lifecycle.

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Invoice Verification

The process of verifying the quantity and value of goods received against an invoice, typically performed before payment is made.

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Goods Receipt (ERS)

A document that summarizes the goods received without including any invoice details, allowing for the immediate posting of goods receipts.

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Stock by Value

A method of managing stock where the system tracks the total value of goods rather than the quantity of individual items.

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Planned Good Receipt using Internal Consumption

A planned goods receipt that occurs when a company consumes materials from its own production process, and those materials are then immediately replaced by procurement.

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Goods Issue Posting

The process of adjusting the stock balance in the system after goods have been issued, which typically involves debiting the stock account and crediting the good issue clearing account.

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Automatic PO Creation

The process where the system automatically generates a Purchase Order (PO) when a purchase requisition is approved.

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Purchase Info Record (PIR)

A pre-defined set of data that enables automatic PO creation and provides key information about a material, vendor, or purchase scenario.

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Source List

A list of potential suppliers that can be used for specific materials or services. The system can automatically select a vendor from the source list during PO creation.

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Source of Supply Assignment

The assigning of a vendor to a purchase requisition (PR) based on pre-defined rules or preferences. This can be manual or automated.

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One-Step Transfer Posting (Material to Material)

A material-to-material transfer process used in industries like pharmaceuticals and chemicals where the material remains unchanged, but a new material is created. Think of blending ingredients to make a new product.

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Split Valued Material Transfer Between Plants

A single process to transfer materials between plants, where the material's identity remains unchanged but its location shifts. Imagine moving raw materials to a different manufacturing facility.

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Movement Type 301

A movement type used to transfer stock from one plant to another, representing a change in location without changing the material itself. Think of moving goods from a factory to a distribution center.

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Automatic Reservation

A process for reserving materials in SAP, ensuring they are available for specific orders or needs. Imagine reserving seats on a train or airplane in advance.

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Reservation for Orders/Networks/WBS Elements

A reservation used to allocate materials for specific orders or projects. This ensures that the right quantities of materials are readily available to fulfill those orders.

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Stock Transfer Reservation

A reservation used to allocate materials for stock transfer processes. This is similar to reserving materials for specific orders, but the goods are moved within the company's own network instead of being shipped to customers.

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Reservation via MRP

A process that allocates materials for specific production orders. Think of a factory that uses MRP to know how much raw material to order and reserve for upcoming product production.

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Study Notes

Cycle Counting

  • Cycle counting is a procedure for verifying discrepancies in fast-moving items.

Special Stock

  • Special stock is managed based on the given options. The given options aren't specified.

Invoice Verification

  • PO-based invoice verification is indicated in the figure.

GR-Based IV

  • If "GR based IV" isn't ticked, the system will compare Purchase Orders (POs) and invoice documents. An Invoice document can be posted before the Goods Receipt (GR) is posted.

Stock Valuation

  • If project stock isn't valuated, it's managed by the cost center or cost collector.

Credit Memo

  • The maximum quantity that can be credited using a credit memo is the quantity that has been invoiced.
  • A credit memo is a reversal of an invoice.

Transfer Posting

  • Two prerequisites for material-to-material transfer posting are:
    • Both materials must be in the same basis for all conversations.
    • A material master record must exist for the receiving material.

GL Account Updates

  • Stock account-material (BSX) is debited.
  • GR/IR clearing-material (WRX) is credited, when stock material is updated after Goods Receipt.

Good Receipt Creation

  • Goods receipt can be created without reference using the "Others" option.

Stock Management Methods

  • Stock can be managed by quantity or value.

Partial Payments

  • Invoice planning involves paying the total value of a Purchase Order (PO) in partial increments over time.

Blanket Purchase Orders

  • Blanket purchase orders have a validity period and material/service limits in SAP.
  • They use item category B and document type FO.

Sales Order Stock

  • Sales order stock is used during sales order creation and when there's a customer order.

Goods Issue Updates

  • Updating happens after Goods Issue. These include updates to General Ledger (GL) accounts, consumption, reservations, and order updates.

Scrap Material

  • Inventory is the stock type where material cannot be scrapped.

Scrap of Goods

  • Relevant stock is reduced after scrapping goods.
  • Scrap material cost is posted to the scrap account (from the stock account).
  • The cost of scrapped material is assigned to the cost center.

Goods Issue

  • A goods issue decreases the warehouse stock.
  • Accounting documents are created if the goods movement is relevant for accounting. Stock is updated in real-time when posting a goods issue.

Inventory Management

  • Inventory management involves monitoring goods movement into and out of the warehouse or store. The process tracks quantity and value.

Invoice Verification

  • An invoice from the vendor is sent to finance for payment.

Subcontracting PO

  • The flow of a subcontracting Purchase Order (PO) is Purchase order, Goods issue, Goods receipt.

Pipeline Material

  • Vendor liability is settled periodically, similarly to consignment stock management and a consumption history is maintained.

Sales Order Stock Usage

  • Sales order stock is used during sales order creation and when there is an order from the customer.

Stock Transfer Posting

  • Two-step posting monitors stock in transit.
  • One-step posting is the transfer of a material from one plant to another;
  • Batch and stock numbers are used when posting a Goods Receipt (GR).

Automatic Reservations

  • Automatic reservations are used for orders, networks, and WBS elements, as well as stock transfer reservations.

Transfer Posting from Material to Material

  • Two prerequisites for transfer posting are:
  • Existence of the material master record for the receiving material.
  • Both materials are in the same unit of measurement.

Subcontracting Purchase Order Components

  • Bill of Materials (BOM) is created for components for a subcontracting purchase order.

Vendor Consumption Adjustments

  • Subsequent adjustments are made if the vendor consumes more or less material than planned.

Physical Inventory

  • Physical inventory involves preparation steps, including counting and inventory checks.

Valuation Class

  • Valuation classes represent groupings (categories) used to determine how materials are valued, which account determination process is required, and which account numbers (from the General Ledger) to use for an organization's accounts.

Material Type

  • Material type attributes include number ranges, field selections, quantity, value basis, valuation group, and pricing control.

Automatic PO Creation Prerequisites

  • Automatic PO creation requires a Net Price and Delivery Time.

Master Data Types

  • Master Data types include material master records, vendor masters, purchase information records, and a source list.

Error Handling During Automatic PO Creation

  • Posting periods, source data inclusion, delivery dates, and account assignments, are subject to verification during automatic Purchase Order (PO) creation. If data inconsistencies are identified then they need to be corrected before proceeding.

Assignment of Sources to Purchase Requests

  • Sources include desired vendors, purchase orders, fixed vendors, Requests for Quotations (RFQs), and central contracts.

Purchasing Documents

  • Documents (e.g. Purchase requests, Purchase Orders) can be associated to various data fields in SAP's planning functions.

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