ME21N | Create Purchase Order in SAP MM [TCode of the Day]

ME21N – Create Purchase Order

ME21N is one of the core transaction codes in SAP MM. It is used to create a Purchase Order (PO) to initiate external procurement from a vendor.

TCode:

ME21N – Create Purchase Order

Module:

SAP Materials Management

When to Use:

• To procure materials or services from external vendors
• After a Purchase Requisition or directly depending on the process

What Happens in ME21N?

• Enter Vendor, Purchasing Org, Document Type (usually NB)
• Input Material, Quantity, Delivery Date, Plant
• Verify pricing and conditions
• Save to generate PO number

Pro Tip:

Always verify the document type (NB for standard POs) and double-check the vendor master data before saving to avoid release workflow issues.

Related TCodes:

• ME51N – Create Purchase Requisition
• ME52N – Change PR
• ME22N – Change Purchase Order
• ME23N – Display Purchase Order

Use ME21N to formalize purchasing activities with vendors in SAP MM.

Note: All SAP tutorials are tested in ECC 6.0. Most TCodes are fully compatible with S/4HANA.