Learn SAP Purchase Order Concepts with Flashcards

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👉 What is a Purchase Order in SAP Materials Management?

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• Purchase Order (PO) is a formal document issued by a buyer to a vendor.
• It is used to procure materials or services.
• It serves as a legally binding agreement between the buyer and the supplier.

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👉 What are the types of Purchase Orders in SAP MM?

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• Standard PO – For external procurement and Stock Transfer PO – For inter-plant stock transfer.
• Subcontracting PO – For sending raw materials to a vendor for processing.
• Consignment PO – Payment upon usage of goods and Service PO – For procurement of services.

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👉 What are the main sections of a Purchase Order in SAP?

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• Header – Vendor, document type, currency
• Item Overview – List of materials, quantities and prices
• Item Details – Delivery dates, storage location and account assignment

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SAP MM Purchase Order – Quick Reference Guide

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Question	Answer
What is a Purchase Order (PO)?	A Purchase Order (PO) is a formal document issued by a buyer to a vendor, specifying goods or services, quantity, price and delivery terms. Click on flipcards to view with screenshots.
What are the types of Purchase Orders in SAP MM?	1️⃣ Standard PO – For external procurement. 2️⃣ Subcontracting PO – For vendor processing of raw materials. 3️⃣ Stock Transfer PO – For inter-plant stock transfer. 4️⃣ Consignment PO – Payment upon usage of goods. 5️⃣ Service PO – For procurement of services. Click on flipcards to view with screenshots.
What are the key transaction codes for PO in SAP?	ME21N – Create Purchase Order ME22N – Change Purchase Order ME23N – Display Purchase Order ME29N – Release Purchase Order ME9F – Print PO Click on flipcards to view with screenshots.
What are the main sections of a Purchase Order in SAP?	Header – Vendor, document type, currency Item Overview – List of materials, quantities and prices Item Details – Delivery dates, storage location, account assignment Click on flipcards to view with screenshots.
What are the different PO document types in SAP?	NB – Standard PO FO – Framework Order UB – Stock Transfer PO KO – Consignment Order WK – Service PO Click on flipcards to view with screenshots.
What are the key fields in a Purchase Order?	Vendor – Supplier of goods/services Material – Item being procured Quantity – Number of units ordered Price – Agreed cost Delivery Date – Expected receipt date Click on flipcards to view with screenshots.
What is a PO Release Strategy?	A Release Strategy is a workflow approval process for POs before they are finalized. It consists of: ✔ Release Groups ✔ Release Codes ✔ Release Indicators ✔ Prerequisites Click on flipcards to view with screenshots.
How does a PO integrate with other SAP modules?	MM-FI – PO affects financial postings MM-WM – PO links to warehouse goods receipt MM-SD – PO impacts vendor/customer transactions Click on flipcards to view with screenshots.
What is the Purchase Order process flow?	Purchase Requisition (PR) Creation PO Creation (ME21N) PO Approval (Release Strategy) Goods Receipt (MIGO) Invoice Verification (MIRO) Payment Processing Click on flipcards to view with screenshots.
Common PO errors and fixes?	⚠ PO not printing? → Check Output Message (ME9F) ⚠ Wrong pricing? → Verify Condition Records (MEK1) ⚠ Incorrect vendor? → Change in ME22N before approval ⚠ GR blocked stock issue? → Check movement type in MIGO ⚠ Release strategy not triggering? → Check customization in SPRO Click on flipcards to view with screenshots.
Thank you for visiting! What’s next?	Explore the next SAP MM topic by checking out more flashcards. Keep learning and growing.

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