Learn how SAP MM streamlines procurement, inventory control & supply chain operations. Explore key features, transaction codes, and integration with SAP SD/PP modules.
SAP MM is a core module in SAP ERP that handles procurement, inventory, and material resource management. It is essential for ensuring that an organization has the right materials, at the right time, in the right quantity, and at the right price.
In education and research institutions, SAP MM is widely used to manage the purchase and stock of lab equipment, books, IT supplies, chemicals, and other resources needed for academic operations.
SAP MM helps universities, colleges, and research institutes:
| Task | Description | T-Code |
|---|---|---|
| Create Material Master | Define new lab equipment or item in system. | MM01 |
| Create Purchase Requisition | Request chemicals or books for a department. | ME51N |
| Create Purchase Order | Convert requisition to a PO. | ME21N |
| Post Goods Receipt | Acknowledge received items and update inventory. | MIGO |
| Check Inventory | View stock levels of a specific item. | MMBE |
| Stock Transfer | Move items from central warehouse to a lab. | MB1B |
| Create Vendor Master | Add a new supplier for books or IT hardware. | XK01 |
| Invoice Verification | Match vendor invoice to PO and GR. | MIRO |
A professor submits a purchase requisition (ME51N) for lab chemicals. The purchasing team reviews and converts it into a purchase order (ME21N). When the chemicals arrive, the store department does a goods receipt (MIGO). The invoice from the vendor is verified and paid through MIRO. Inventory is updated automatically, and the chemicals are ready for use.