Learn SAP Student Lifecycle Management (SLCM) features, modules, and benefits. A complete educational guide to mastering SAP SLCM for academic institutions.
SAP SCM is a module that helps organizations plan, execute, and monitor supply chain processes, including procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and inventory management. In education and research institutions, SAP SCM ensures that laboratories, campuses, and departments get the right materials, services, and equipment on time and within budget.
It integrates with other modules like MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales & Distribution), PP (Production Planning), and FI/CO to manage the entire flow of goods and services.
Universities and research institutes use SAP SCM to:
| Task | Description | T-Code |
|---|---|---|
| Create Purchase Requisition | Request lab equipment or materials needed for research. | ME51N |
| Convert PR to PO | Convert a requisition into a purchase order. | ME21N |
| Receive Goods | Acknowledge delivery of items to the lab/store. | MIGO |
| View Stock Levels | Check inventory in a lab or department. | MMBE |
| Forecast Demand | Forecast future usage of reagents or materials. | MC94 / APO-DP |
| Stock Transfer | Move stock from central store to department. | MB1B / MIGO |
| Create Vendor Record | Add a supplier for scientific instruments. | XK01 |
| Generate SCM Report | View stock consumption or PO history. | ME2N / MB5B |
The chemistry department of a university forecasts a need for solvents and glassware for upcoming research. The lab technician raises a purchase requisition (ME51N). The SCM system checks stock levels (MMBE). If items are unavailable, it auto-generates a purchase order (ME21N). Upon delivery, items are received in MIGO, stock levels are updated, and availability reports are generated.