ME31L | Create Scheduling Agreement in SAP MM [TCode of the Day]

ME31L – Create Scheduling Agreement

ME31L is the transaction code in SAP MM used to create Scheduling Agreements – a type of long-term purchase agreement with fixed delivery schedules and conditions. These agreements simplify repetitive procurement with vendors.

TCode:

ME31L – Create Scheduling Agreement

Module:

SAP Materials Management

When to Use:

• For regular, long-term material supply from a vendor
• To automate delivery using scheduling lines instead of POs
• To lock prices and ensure timely replenishment

What Happens in ME31L?

• Select agreement type (LP – standard)
• Enter vendor, purchasing org, plant, validity period
• Add materials, quantities, pricing and delivery data
• Save → Generates scheduling agreement number

Pro Tip:

Use ME38 to maintain delivery schedule lines. Scheduling agreements are ideal for MRP-driven procurement without manual POs.

Related TCodes:

• ME32L – Change Scheduling Agreement
• ME33L – Display Scheduling Agreement
• ME38 – Maintain Schedule Lines

Scheduling agreements reduce administrative effort and streamline procurement for recurring materials and services.

Note: ME31L works in both SAP ECC and S/4HANA environments and is heavily used in manufacturing and retail procurement.

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