MM, WMS Business/Power User topics

A SAP MM power user is an individual who possesses an in-depth understanding of the SAP MM (Materials Management) module and its functionalities. They have expertise in using the system to perform advanced tasks, manage complex procurement processes, and optimize inventory management.

The training topics for a SAP MM power user can cover both fundamental and advanced aspects of the module. Here are some suggested training topics for a SAP MM power user:

1. Overview of SAP MM:
   • Introduction to SAP MM module and its role in the supply chain process
   • Navigation and user interface in SAP MM
   • Overview of key master data in SAP MM: Material master, vendor master, purchasing info records, and source lists
2. Procurement Processes:
   • Requisitioning: Creating and managing purchase requisitions, release strategies
   • Purchase Orders: Creating and managing purchase orders, release strategies, document types, and item categories
   • Request for Quotation (RFQ): Creating and managing RFQs, vendor quotation comparison, and evaluation
3. Inventory Management:
   • Goods Receipt: Processing goods receipts, goods receipt posting, quality inspection, and goods receipt reversal
   • Goods Issue: Processing goods issues, goods issue posting, transfer posting, and stock transfer
   • Physical Inventory: Managing physical inventory counts, cycle counting, and inventory difference handling
4. Pricing and Valuation:
   • Material Valuation: Standard price, moving average price, split valuation, and price control
   • Pricing Procedures: Condition types, condition tables, access sequences, and pricing determination
   • Release Procedures: Defining release strategies, release codes, and release indicator for purchase documents
5. Vendor Management:
   • Vendor Master Data: Creating and maintaining vendor master records, vendor evaluation, and classification
   • Source Determination: Determining sources of supply, source lists, and info records
   • Outline Agreements: Contracts and scheduling agreements, release orders, and blanket purchase orders
6. Invoice Verification:
   • Invoice Processing: Verifying and processing vendor invoices, invoice verification workflows
   • Automatic Settlement: Configuring and managing automatic settlement for goods receipts and invoices
   • Credit Memos and Debit Memos: Processing credit and debit memos, returns, and cancellations
7. Reporting and Analytics:
   • Standard Reports: Utilizing standard reports in SAP MM for procurement analysis and inventory management
   • Ad-Hoc Reporting: Creating custom reports using SAP queries or other reporting tools
   • Integration with other SAP Modules: Integration points with SAP SD, SAP FI, and SAP PP for seamless data flow
8. Advanced Topics and Best Practices:
   • Batch Management: Managing batch numbers and batch characteristics
   • Consignment Stock: Managing consignment stock and settlement
   • Subcontracting: Handling subcontracting processes and external processing

These training topics cover a wide range of SAP MM functionalities and equip the power user with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage procurement processes, optimize inventory, and ensure accurate financial transactions. The training program can be customized based on the organization’s specific requirements and the power user’s level of expertise