Explore common SAP Material Types such as ROH, HALB, FERT, NLAG, and more. Learn their use cases, control functions, and how to manage materials like consumables, IT equipment, packaging, and services effectively in SAP ERP.
In SAP, Material Types define important controls for how a material is managed, procured, and accounted for. Each material type has specific properties, such as whether it is stock-managed, valuated, or consumed directly. Here’s a breakdown of the most commonly used Material Types in SAP:
| Material Type | Description | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| ROH | Raw Material | Used in production but not sold directly. No sales or purchasing views. |
| HALB | Semi-Finished Goods | Used in production and assembled into finished products. |
| FERT | Finished Product | Sold to customers. Has sales and distribution views. |
| HIBE | Operating Supplies | Materials used in operations (e.g., lubricants, cleaning materials). |
| NLAG | Non-Stock Material (Consumables) | Expensed directly, not managed in inventory (e.g., USB drives, cables). |
| VERP | Packaging Material | Used to pack goods (e.g., boxes, cartons). |
| DIEN | Service | Non-material services (e.g., consulting, maintenance). No inventory. |
| SERV | External Services | External service item for structured service procurement. |
| ERSA | Spare Parts | Parts used for maintenance of equipment. Stock-managed. |
| LEER | Returnable Packaging | Materials returned by customers (e.g., containers, bottles). |
| PROD | Product Group | Group of materials for planning, not an individual material. |
| PIPE | Pipeline Material | Materials like gas, water that flow through pipelines. |
| FHMI | Production Resource/Tool | Tools used in production (e.g., molds, jigs). Not consumed directly. |
| TRAD | Trading Goods | Purchased and sold without modification. |
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