SAP Material Master Overview

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What is explicitly prohibited regarding the use of the material?

Using the material for personal gain

Copying or distributing the material (correct)

Altering the material in any way

Viewing the material for educational purposes

Who holds the Intellectual Property rights in the material?

DTTILLP, except for third party material (correct)

The third party owners of the material

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited

The user of the material

What must occur for mutually binding legal obligations to be created between the user and DTTILLP?

User acceptance of the terms of use

Approval from the third party sources

An informal agreement verbalized

Signing a legally binding service contract (correct)

What type of advice does the material NOT provide?

Personalized advice to users Signup and view all the answers

What is the stance of DTTILLP regarding third party material?

They disown all liability regarding third party material Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Material Master in SAP?

To store essential details about materials. Signup and view all the answers

Which SAP Tcode is used to create a new Material Master record?

MM01 Signup and view all the answers

Which type of data does the Accounting Data section of Material Master include?

Valuation class and price control. Signup and view all the answers

What common error could occur without a Material Master?

Ordering the wrong materials or quantities. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of data managed in Material Master?

Skills Data Signup and view all the answers

What would you find under Plant Data in Material Master?

Storage and handling information for materials. Signup and view all the answers

Which SAP Tcode would you use to change an existing Material Master record?

MM02 Signup and view all the answers

In which data section would you find details about product hierarchy?

Sales Data Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main challenges businesses face regarding material master governance?

Lack of awareness about data quality issues. Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is NOT mentioned as managing extensive material master data?

Toyotomi Signup and view all the answers

Why is the process implementation time-consuming in industries like pharmaceuticals?

Complex compliance rules. Signup and view all the answers

What view is mentioned as an example where fields need to be filled during material creation?

Basic Data 1 Signup and view all the answers

Which company is involved in managing material master data for active pharmaceutical ingredients?

Pfizer Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement for the creation and maintenance of material master records?

Streamlined processes. Signup and view all the answers

How should businesses approach the definition of fields and rules for automating data entry?

By thorough identification and specification. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following industries is NOT mentioned as managing material master data?

Information Technology Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Material Master

A Material Master in SAP is a centralized location for storing all details about a product or raw material
This information includes descriptions, prices, quantities, and storage locations.
Similar to a recipe book for a bakery, the Material Master provides essential information for managing materials and operations.
Lack of a well-maintained Material Master can lead to ordering errors, incorrect ingredient usage, and disruptions in the production process.

MM01: Create Material
MM02: Change Material
MM03: Display Material
MM04: Display Material Related Changes
MM60: Display a list of materials based on certain criteria

Material Master Views

Basic Data: Essential information applicable across all areas, like material description, type, and unit of measure.
Purchasing Data: Procurement-related details including purchase group, order unit, and conditions associated with the material.
Plant Data: Specific information about material storage and handling at different plant locations.
Sales Data: Data for sales and distribution, including sales unit, product hierarchy, and sales organization details.
Accounting Data: Information for inventory management, such as valuation class, price control, and costing details.
Production Planning: Data for manufacturing, including Bill of Materials (BOM), work scheduling, and planning information.
Quality Management: Focuses on quality inspection, control parameters, and quality planning details.

Material Master Governance & Challenges

Governance Challenges:
- The process for material creation and maintenance should be streamlined.
- Many businesses are unaware of data quality issues or how to address them, leading to time wasted on design discussions.
- Compliance-heavy industries like pharmaceuticals face challenges in defining and implementing complex rules.
- Business efforts are required to identify fields and define rules to automate data entry.

Industrial Examples

Automotive: Companies like Toyota, General Motors, and Ford manage extensive material master data for vehicle components.
Electronics: Samsung, Sony, and LG Electronics maintain material masters for components used in their products.
Pharmaceuticals: Pfizer, Novartis, and Johnson & Johnson manage material master data for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and packaging materials.
FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods): Unilever, Godrej Consumer Product Limited, and Nestlé handle material master data for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
Retail: Walmart, Amazon, and IKEA manage material masters for a wide range of products, including SKUs, packaging materials, and suppliers.
Food and Beverage: Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Kraft Heinz manage material master data for ingredients, packaging materials, and finished products.

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Description

Explore the essentials of the Material Master in SAP, including its purpose, important transaction codes, and various views. This quiz will test your knowledge on how to effectively manage product and raw material information. Understanding the Material Master is crucial for ensuring efficient operations in any organization.