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SAP Materials Management (SAP MM) Trainingin Chicago

Develop enterprise procurement and inventory expertise with SAP Materials Management (MM) Training in Chicago, United States. Learn purchasing workflows, supplier master data, purchase order processing, goods movements, invoice…

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Develop enterprise procurement and inventory expertise with SAP Materials Management (MM) Training in Chicago, United States. Learn purchasing workflows, supplier master data, purchase order processing, goods movements, invoice verification, and stock management. Explore SAP S/4HANA materials processes through practical business scenarios and guided exercises. Strengthen supply chain coordination skills and prepare for career opportunities in SAP consulting, procurement operations, inventory management, and ERP support.

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Course curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to SAP Materials Management

  • Overview of SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA
  • SAP MM Architecture and Core Functionalities
  • Role of Materials Management in Supply Chain Operations
  • SAP MM Business Processes and Procurement Lifecycle
  • Introduction to SAP Fiori Navigation
  • SAP MM Integration with Other SAP Modules

Module 2: Enterprise Structure and Organisational Units

  • Company Code and Plant Configuration Concepts
  • Storage Location and Purchasing Organisation
  • Purchasing Groups and Their Business Functions
  • Assignment of Plants to Company Codes
  • Integration of Purchasing Organisations with Plants
  • Enterprise Structure Mapping for Procurement Operations

Module 3: Material Master Data Management

  • Material Master Records and Material Types
  • Material Groups and Number Range Concepts
  • Material Master Views and Organisational Levels
  • Units of Measure and Material Classification
  • Material Status and Data Validation
  • Material Master Maintenance for Procurement and Inventory

Module 4: Supplier and Business Partner Management

  • Supplier Master Data Fundamentals
  • Business Partner Configuration Concepts in SAP S/4HANA
  • Supplier Account Groups and Number Ranges
  • Purchasing Information Records
  • Source Lists and Supplier-Material Relationships
  • Supplier Data Accuracy and Procurement Controls

Module 5: Procurement and Purchasing Management

  • Purchase Requisition Creation and Processing
  • Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Quotation Comparison
  • Purchase Order Creation and Management
  • Outline Agreements: Contracts and Scheduling Agreements
  • Purchasing Document Types and Item Categories
  • Purchase Order Monitoring and Document Flow

Module 6: Procurement Strategies and Source Determination

  • Source Determination and Source List Management
  • Quota Arrangement Fundamentals
  • Purchasing Information Record Configuration
  • Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order Conversion
  • Release Procedures and Approval Workflow Concepts
  • Procurement Process Optimisation and Purchasing Controls

Module 7: Inventory Management and Goods Movements

  • Goods Receipt Against Purchase Orders
  • Goods Issue and Stock Transfer Processing
  • Common Movement Types and Their Business Applications
  • Stock Transfer Between Storage Locations and Plants
  • Transfer Posting and Special Stock Concepts
  • Stock Overview and Inventory Monitoring

Module 8: Physical Inventory and Material Valuation

  • Physical Inventory Document Creation
  • Cycle Counting and Inventory Verification
  • Inventory Difference Posting
  • Material Valuation and Valuation Areas
  • Price Control: Standard Price and Moving Average Price
  • Stock Reconciliation and Inventory Accuracy

Module 9: Logistics Invoice Verification and Integration

  • Supplier Invoice Entry and Verification
  • Purchase Order and Goods Receipt-Based Invoice Verification
  • Invoice Variances and Tolerance Limits
  • Blocked Invoices and Release Concepts
  • Integration Between SAP MM and SAP Financial Accounting
  • Purchase Order History and Three-Way Matching Concepts

Module 10: SAP S/4HANA Materials Management and Practical Projects

  • Key Differences Between SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA Materials Management
  • SAP Fiori Applications for Purchasing and Inventory
  • Integration Between SAP MM, SAP SD, and SAP FI
  • End-to-End Procure-to-Pay Process Execution
  • Practical Exercises in Purchasing, Goods Receipt, and Invoice Verification
  • Real-World Procurement Case Study and Troubleshooting

Exam details

  • Assessment Type: Knowledge-based and practical assessment covering SAP MM concepts, procurement workflows, and inventory management processes.
  • Question Format: Multiple-choice questions, scenario-based questions, and short-answer questions related to SAP Materials Management.
  • Practical Assessment: Hands-on exercises involving purchase requisitions, purchase orders, goods receipts, stock transfers, and invoice verification.
  • Core Topics: SAP MM organisational structure, material master data, supplier management, purchasing, inventory control, material valuation, and SAP S/4HANA integration.
  • Exam Duration: Approximately 60–90 minutes for the proposed course assessment, depending on the training format.
  • Number of Questions: A suggested assessment of 40 questions, subject to the provider's assessment design.
  • Passing Criteria: A recommended minimum score of 70%, depending on the course assessment policy.
  • Certification: Eligible learners may receive a StepMerit Learning Certificate of Course Completion after fulfilling the programme requirements.

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Who this course is for

- Aspiring SAP MM Consultants: Individuals seeking to develop SAP materials management skills, understand procurement configuration concepts, and build a foundation for SAP consulting opportunities. - Procurement and Purchasing Professionals: Purchasing executives, buyers, and procurement coordinators who want to understand purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier selection, and structured sourcing workflows in SAP. - Inventory and Warehouse Professionals: Inventory controllers, warehouse coordinators, and stock analysts interested in goods receipts, goods issues, stock transfers, inventory reconciliation, and material availability management. - Supply Chain and Logistics…

Before you begin

ERP Fundamentals: Basic knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is beneficial for learners enrolling in SAP MM training in Chicago, United States . Procurement Process Awareness: Familiarity with purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier management, and procurement workflows helps learners understand SAP Materials Management functionality. Inventory Management Knowledge: An understanding of stock movements, goods receipts, goods issues, and warehouse inventory concepts is useful for learning SAP MM processes. Supply Chain Operations: Basic awareness of supply chain coordination, material planning, logistics, and vendor relationships can support effective participation…

Learning outcomes

Problem Statement – An e-commerce and retail company experiences inventory discrepancies, delayed purchase orders, inconsistent supplier records, stock shortages, excess inventory, and delays in processing goods receipts and supplier invoices. These challenges affect product availability, warehouse operations, replenishment planning, and customer order fulfilment. The goal is to improve procurement efficiency, inventory accuracy, supplier coordination, and material visibility using SAP Materials Management (SAP MM) practices. How We Overcame the Problem – Learners applied SAP MM principles, material master data management, supplier management, purchasing workflows, goods movement processing…

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