The Materials Management (MM) module in SAP S/4HANA is a core functional component that streamlines the procurement and inventory processes of an organization. It comprises several integrated components, with Master Data, Purchasing, and Inventory Management being the most prominent. SAP MM on S/4HANA plays a crucial role in ensuring material availability, eliminating supply chain disruptions, and enabling efficient procurement cycles. Leveraging the speed and real-time processing power of the HANA database, it enhances operational efficiency, reduces costs, and supports agile decision-making. The module is designed to manage materials, services, and resources effectively while being flexible enough to adapt to the dynamic needs of modern businesses. With the simplified data model and Fiori-based user experience in S/4HANA, MM processes are more intuitive, faster, and better integrated across the enterprise landscape.
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Understand the Core Concepts of SAP MM
Gain a solid foundation in the fundamental principles of Materials Management and its role within the logistics and supply chain processes in SAP S/4HANA.Master S/4HANA-Specific Enhancements
Learn about the key differences between ECC and S/4HANA in MM, including data model simplifications, Fiori apps, and real-time analytics.Configure MM Modules in S/4HANA
Acquire hands-on knowledge to configure various MM components such as Purchasing, Inventory Management, Valuation, and Invoice Verification in an S/4HANA system.Manage Procurement Processes
Learn end-to-end procurement cycles, including Purchase Requisition, Purchase Order, Goods Receipt, and Invoice Processing with integrations to FI and SD.Handle Master Data Efficiently
Understand the setup and maintenance of Material Master, Vendor Master, Purchasing Info Records, and Source Lists in S/4HANA.Use SAP Fiori and S/4HANA UX
Navigate and utilize SAP Fiori applications for streamlined MM operations and improved user experience in a modern UI environment.Integrate with Other Modules
Understand how MM integrates with other SAP modules such as SD, FI, PP, and WM within the S/4HANA ecosystem.Understand Inventory and Warehouse Management
Manage material stock levels, physical inventory, goods movement types, and special stock scenarios.Perform Real-Time Reporting and Analytics
Use embedded analytics, standard MM reports, and CDS views to gain insights into purchasing and inventory performance.Prepare for Real-World Project Scenarios
Get trained on real-time business cases, industry-specific configurations, and best practices used in MM implementation/support projects.
Roles of an SAP MM Consultant
An SAP MM Consultant plays a critical role in managing procurement and inventory processes in an S/4HANA environment. Typical roles include:
SAP MM Functional Consultant
SAP MM Techno-Functional Consultant
MM End User / Super User
SAP MM Integration Lead (with SD, FI, PP, WM, etc.)
SAP MM Support Consultant
SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement Specialist
Key Responsibilities
1. Requirement Gathering & Analysis
Interacting with business users to understand procurement and inventory requirements.
Mapping business requirements to S/4HANA MM functionalities.
Analyzing current processes and identifying areas for improvement.
2. Configuration & Customization
Configuration of:
Organizational structures (Plant, Storage Location, Purchasing Org, etc.)
Master Data (Material Master, Vendor Master, Info Records, etc.)
Procurement Processes (PR, PO, RFQ, Contracts)
Inventory Management (Goods Receipt, Goods Issue, Transfer Posting)
Implementing and customizing S/4HANA Fiori apps related to procurement.
3. Integration Support
Integrating MM with other modules:
FI (Automatic Account Determination)
SD (Third-party Procurement)
PP (Consumption-based Planning)
WM/EWM (Warehouse Management)
Working with cross-functional teams for seamless process execution.
4. Testing & Documentation
Preparing test cases for Unit Testing, Integration Testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Performing data validation and consistency checks.
Creating functional specification documents (FS) for enhancements.
Creating user manuals and training documents.
5. Support & Troubleshooting
Handling support tickets related to PR/PO issues, GR/IR mismatches, vendor setup, etc.
Resolving batch job failures, pricing issues, and invoice discrepancies.
Providing month-end and year-end support for MM-related activities.
6. Data Migration
Involvement in data migration using:
SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit (LTMC)
LSMW
BAPIs/IDocs
Data cleansing, validation, and upload activities.
7. Reporting & Analytics
Supporting MM-specific reports using:
SAP Queries, CDS Views, and Fiori apps
Stock reports, PO Analysis, Vendor Evaluation, etc.
SAP MM Methodology in S/4HANA Projects
SAP projects typically follow ASAP or SAP Activate methodology. With S/4HANA, SAP Activate is the preferred approach:
SAP Activate Methodology – Key Phases:
Discover
Understand customer needs and prepare value-based business cases.
Explore SAP Best Practices for S/4HANA Procurement.
Prepare
Project kick-off, landscape setup, and requirement finalization.
Fit-gap analysis of MM processes.
Explore
Conduct Fit-to-Standard workshops using SAP best practices.
Identify gaps and document enhancements (WRICEF objects).
Realize
Configure MM module in Development system.
Perform unit testing, integration testing, data migration, and validations.
Deploy
Final cutover activities.
Transport configurations to Production.
End-user training and UAT sign-off.
Run
Hypercare support.
Stabilization and monitoring.
Ongoing support, optimizations, and continuous improvement.
Fresh Graduates and Entry-Level Professionals
Aspiring candidates from commerce, supply chain, logistics, or engineering backgrounds looking to build a career in SAP and ERP consulting.Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals
Working professionals in purchasing, inventory, vendor management, or logistics who want to upgrade their skills and align with SAP S/4HANA’s digital core.SAP End Users (MM, WM, SD, etc.)
Individuals already using SAP in their current jobs who wish to shift into consulting or functional roles.IT Professionals & Technical Consultants
ABAPers, BASIS admins, or other SAP module consultants (like SD, PP, FICO) who want to cross-skill or understand the integration with MM.ERP Consultants from Non-SAP Backgrounds
Professionals familiar with other ERP systems (Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.) looking to transition to SAP S/4HANA.Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
Especially those in manufacturing, retail, or distribution who want to understand material management processes within SAP.
Fundamentals of SAP S/4HANA
Overview of S/4HANA and digital core
Key differences between ECC and S/4HANA
Simplified data models in Logistics
Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Lifecycle
End-to-end procurement process flow
Integration with Finance (FI) and Warehouse Management (WM)
Automatic postings and account determination
Master Data Configuration
Material Master
Vendor Master
Purchasing Info Records
Source Lists & Quota Arrangements
Purchasing Processes
Purchase Requisition (PR)
Request for Quotation (RFQ)
Purchase Orders (PO) – Standard, Subcontracting, Consignment
Contracts and Scheduling Agreements
Inventory Management
Goods Receipt (GR), Goods Issue (GI)
Transfer Postings and Stock Transfers
Movement Types and Stock Types
Physical Inventory Procedures
Invoice Verification
2-way, 3-way matching
Credit memos & subsequent debit
GR/IR account clearing
Material Valuation and Pricing
Valuation Types and Categories
Price Control (Standard vs Moving Average)
Tax codes and pricing procedures
Automatic Account Determination
OBYC Configuration
Customizing for Inventory Posting
Integration with Finance
Special Procurement Types
Subcontracting Process
Consignment Process
Third-party Procurement
Stock Transport Orders (STO)
Release Strategies and Approvals
Document Release Procedures
Workflow Integration
Release Groups, Codes, Indicators
Reports and Analytics
Standard SAP MM Reports (ME2N, MB5T, etc.)
Introduction to Fiori Apps for MM
CDS Views and Embedded Analytics
SAP Fiori & S/4HANA Innovations
Fiori apps for Procurement
Role-based UI for MM users
Simplified transactions
Real-time Business Scenarios
Hands-on project-based learning
Scenario-based configuration and testing
Error handling and resolution techniques
Resume Building & Interview Preparation
Highlighting MM skills for S/4HANA
Common interview questions
Live project exposure tips
Learning SAP MM (Materials Management) on S/4HANA does not require prior SAP experience, but having the following background will greatly enhance the learning experience and help grasp the concepts more effectively:
Basic Business Process Knowledge
Understanding of procurement, inventory, and logistics processes
Familiarity with purchase orders, invoices, goods receipts, etc.
Basic ERP Concepts
General understanding of how ERP systems work
Exposure to other ERP platforms (like Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) is a plus
Domain Experience (Optional but Helpful)
Experience in supply chain, warehouse operations, or purchasing departments
Background in manufacturing, retail, or logistics industry
Computer & Navigation Skills
Comfortable with using Windows OS, Excel, and general computer applications
Ability to navigate menus, screens, and work with enterprise software UI
Basic Accounting Concepts (Optional)
Understanding of terms like cost center, invoice, GR/IR, etc., is helpful as MM often interacts with the finance module.
Instructor-led Sessions
45 Hours of Online Live Instructor-Led Classes. Weekend Classes : 24 sessions of 2 hours each. Weekday Classes: 60 sessions of 1 hours each.
Real-life Case Studies
Live project based on any of the selected use cases, involving implementation of the various concepts.
Assignments
Each class will be followed by practical assignments.
Lifetime Access
You get lifetime access to LMS where presentations, quizzes, installation guide & class recordings.
24 x 7 Expert Support
We have 24×7 online support team to resolve all your technical queries, through ticket based tracking system, for the lifetime.
Certification
After completing your final course project successfully emax will provide you certificate as a SAP Trainee.
Forum
We have a community forum for all our learners that further facilitates learning through peer interaction and knowledge
- ERP Definition
- Characteristics of ERP
- Products of ERP
- Benefits of using ERP
- SAP History
- SAP Product line
- New Products of SAP
- Relation of New SAP Products with the core product
- SAP S/4 HANA – Releases & Deployment Options
- Database concepts – HANA Vs. Other Databases
- Type of SAP Projects
- Type of SAP Roles
- Architecture of SAP
- System Landscape
- Types of data used in the SAP system
- How to login to the SAP system
- SAP Client / GUI
- SAP Session – What it is
- How to open a new Session
- Create new Sessions
- Navigation between Sessions
- Transactions and Activities
- Shortcuts or Transaction Codes
- SAP Easy Access screen
- SAP IMG screen
- Difference between Easy Access and IMG screens
- What is Enterprise Structure
- The different types of Enterprise Structure
- Company structure in real time
- Company structure for each process
- MM Structure against other process structure
- Enterprise Structure terms in real time against those used in the SAP system
- Definitions of the elements of enterprise structure
- Creation of Enterprise Structure elements in the SAP systema.
- Company
- Company Code
- Plant
- Storage Location
- Purchasing Organizations
- Valuation Area
- Controlling Area
- Assignment of the Enterprise Structure elements in the SAP system
- Assign Company Code to Company
- Assign Plant to Company Code
- Assign Storage Location to Plant
- Assign Purchasing Organizations
- Assign Controlling Area
a. Basics of Master Data
b. Significance of Master Data
c. Usage of Master Data
I. Master Material
i.What is Material Master
ii. Views
iii. Subscreens
iv. Fields
v. Maintenance of material data in the SAP system
vi. Concept of Material Ledger – Its need and use
vii. Prerequisites for creation of Material Master Record
viii. Creation of Material Master Record
ix. Changes to Material Master Record
x. Other end user activities in Material Master
xi. Configuration of Material Master
a. Screen Sequence
1. What is Screen Sequence
2. Significance and usage of Screen Sequence
3. What is Field Selection
4. Criteria forde fining field selection
b. Screen Reference
1. What is Field reference
2. Creating and using field references
3. What is Screen Reference
4. Creating and using Screen Reference
c. Field Selection
1. What is Field Selection
2. Criteria forde fining field selection
d. Field Reference
1. What is Field reference
2. Creating and using field references
e. Material Type
1. What is Material Type
2. Usage of Material Type in the SAP system
3. Defining and using Material Types
f. Assign Number Range to Material Type
g. Material Number formatting
h. Material Groups
i. Purchasing Group
j. Purchase Value Key
k. Shipping Instruction
2. Vendor / Supplier Master
i. Who is a Vendor / Supplier
ii. Business Partner – Concept and Types
iii. What is Vendor / Supplier Master Record
iv. Division of Supplier Master data
- General Data
- Company Code Data
- Purchasing Data
v. Types of Suppliers
- Regular Supplier
- One-time Supplier
- Accounting Supplier
- Purchasing Supplier
- Central Supplier
vi. Prerequisites for creating Supplier Master Record
vii. Supplier Account Group and its significance
viii. Creation of Number Range for Business Partner
ix. Linking Supplier
x. Creation of Business Partner – Supplier x.
xi. Changing the Supplier Master Record
xii. Other End user activities of Supplier Master
xiii. Configuration of Supplier Master
a. Vendor Field Selection
- What is Vendor field selection
- Significance of vendor field selection
- Criteria for maintaining vendor field selection
b. Assignment of Number Ranges
c. Screen selection for Vendor Master records
d. Vendor Industries
e. Terms of Payment
3. Purchasing Info Record
i. Basics of Purchasing Info Record
- What is Purchasing Info Record
- Significance of Purchasing Info Record
ii. Types of Purchasing Info Record
iii. Prerequisites for Purchasing Info Record
iv. Creation of Purchasing Info Record
v. Changing the Purchasing Info Record
vi. Other End User activities for Purchasing Info Record
vii. Configuration
- Defining Number Ranges for Purchasing Info Record
- Screen Selection for Purchasing Info Record
4. Source Determination
i. Basics of Source Determination
- What is Source Determination
- Source Determination options in the SAP system
ii. Source List
1. Basics of Source List
- What is Source List
- Significance and usage of Source List
2. Creation of Source List
3. Changing the Source List
4. Other End User activities for Source List
5. Configuration
iii. Quota Arrangement
1. Basics of Quota Arrangement
- What is Quota Arrangement
- Significance and usage of Quota Arrangement
2. Prerequisites for creating Quota Arrangement
3. Creation of Quota Arrangement
4. Changing the Quota Arrangement
5. Other End User activities of Quota Arrangement
6. Configuration
I. Basics of Purchasing
- What is Purchasing
- Difference Between Purchasing and Procurement
II. Purchasing Cycle
III. Purchasing Documents
- Different types of Purchasing documents used
- Division of Purchasing Document in the SAP system
- Type of data maintained in each division of the purchase document
IV. Purchase Requisition
i. Basics of Purchase Requisition
ii. Creation of Purchase Requisition
iii. Other End User activities of Purchase Requisition
V. Request for Quotation (RFQ)
i. Basics of RFQ
ii. Creation of RFQ
iii. Other End User activities of RFQ
VI. Quotation
i. Basics of Quotation
ii. Creation of Quotation
iii. Other End User activities of Quotation
VII. Comparison
i. What is comparison
ii. Criteria for comparison in the real time and in the SAP system
iii. The comparison process
VIII. Purchase Order
i. What is a Purchase Order
ii. Creation of Purchase Order with reference
iii. Creation of Purchase Order without reference
IX. Optimization of Purchasing
i. Concepts of purchase Optimization
ii. Prerequisites for creating a Purchase Order automatically
iii. Creation of Purchase Order automatically
X. Outline Agreements
i. Basics
ii. Contracts
1. Concepts
2. Quantity Contract
3. Value Contract
4. Creation of a Contract
5. Other End User activities of Contract
iii. Scheduling Agreements
1. Concepts
2. Creation of Scheduling Agreement
3. Other End User activities of Scheduling Agreement
4. Creation of Delivery Schedule
XI. Configuration of Purchasing
i. Document Types configuration
ii. Assigning Number Ranges to Document Types
iii. Screen Selection for the Document Types
iv. Text Types and Copying Rules
v. Tolerances for Archiving documents
vi. Release Procedure
a. Basics of Release Procedure
b. Release Procedure and Approval process
c. Release Characteristics
d. Release Classes
e. Release Groups
f. Release Codes Release Indicators Release Strategies
g. Releasing the Purchase Order through Release Procedure
XII. Configuration of Purchasing
i. Document Types configuration
ii. Assigning Number Ranges to Document Types
iii. Screen Selection for the Document Types
iv. Text Types and Copying Rules
v. Tolerances for Archiving documents
vi. Release Procedure
j. Basics of Release Procedure
k. Release Procedure and Approval process
l. Release Characteristics
m. Release Classes
n. Release Groups
o. Release Codes
p. Release Indicators
q. Release Strategies
r. Releasing the Purchase Order through Release Procedure
I. Basics of Inventory Management
II. Stock Types
III. Movement Types
IV. Process of Goods Receipt
V. Process of Goods Issue
VI. Stock Transfers
- What is Stock Transfer
- Types of Stock Transfer
- Transfer between Plants
- Transfer between Storage Locations
- Transfer between Stock types
- Transfer using Stock Transport Order
VII. Return to vendor
i. Conditions under which material is returned to vendor
ii. Prerequisites for return to vendor
VIII. Cancellation
IX. Initial Stock
X. Reservations
XI. Physical Inventory
XII. Configuration
i. Plant Parameters
ii. Number Range assignment
iii. Screen Selection
iv. End User Restrictions for Inventory Management activities
v. Movement Types and its attributes
vi. Individual transaction configuration
I. Special Procurement Process / Special Stocks
i. Basics of Special Procurement Process / Special Stocks
ii. Subcontracting
- What is the Subcontracting process
- Where used
- Steps defining the subcontracting process
- Configuration for subcontract process
iii. Consignment
- What is the Consignment process
- Where used
- Steps defining the Consignment process
- Configuration for Consignment process
iv. Pipeline
- What is the Pipeline process
- Where used
- Steps defining the Pipeline process
- Configuration for Consignment process
v. Stock Transport Order
- What is the Stock Transport Order
- Where used
- Steps defining the Stock Transport Order process
2. External Services Management
i. Basics of External Services Management
ii. Service Master
iii. Service Conditions
iv. Service Purchase Order
v. Service Entry Sheet
vi. Configuration of External Services Management
3. Valuation and Account Determination
i. Valuation Types
ii. Split Valuation
- What is Split Valuation
- Usage and Significance of Split Valuation
- Global Types
- Global Categories
- Assignment
4. Batch Management
i. Basics of Batch Management
ii. Configuration of Batch Management process in the SAP system
iii. Creation of Batch Master Record
iv. End User activities of Batch Management
v. Batch Management with Classification
5. Pricing Procedure
i. Condition Table
ii. Access Sequence
iii. Condition Types
iv. Calculation Schema
v. Schema Group
vi. Schema Determination
vii. Condition Records
viii. Execution of Pricing Procedure
6. Output Determination
i. Access Sequences
ii. Message Types
iii. Message Determination Schema
iv. Partner Roles per Message Type
v. Assign Output Devices to Purchasing Groups
- Integration with FI/CO
i. Concepts
ii. Valuation Grouping Code
iii. Valuation Class
iv. Account Category Reference
v. Automatic Postings
vi. General Modifiers - Integration with PP (Material Requirements Planning)
i. Concepts
ii. MRP Methods / Types
iii. MRP Group
iv. MRP Controller
v. MRP Area
vi. MRP Configuration
1. Importance of SAP SD ON S/4 HANA Project
Crucial for a company’s revenue and customer operations, as it manages the end-to-end “Order-to-Cash” process, improving efficiency, customer satisfaction, and integrating key business functions.
2. Types of SAP SD ON S/4 HANA Projects
- Implementation: New, from-scratch setup.
- Rollout: Adapting a global template to a new location.
- Upgrade: Migrating from an older system (ECC) to S/4HANA.
- Support: Ongoing maintenance, bug fixes, and user issue resolution.
3. Role of SD Consultant
Acts as a bridge between business requirements and the SAP system, responsible for configuration, customization, testing, and training in each project phase.
4. Naming & Coding Standards
Strict conventions (e.g., using Z or Y prefixes) are used for all custom configuration and development to ensure system consistency and maintainability.
5. Project Documents
- FS (Functional Specification): Describes the business requirement for a custom solution.
- TS (Technical Specification): Translates the FS into a technical development plan.
- UTP (Unit Test Plan): Outlines test cases to verify the solution.
- Issue Logs: Tracks all bugs and defects throughout the project.
6. Code & Quality Tools
- Code Inspector/EPC: Tools to check custom code for performance, security, and quality.
- Code Review: A manual process to ensure code meets project standards.
7. SD Objects & Concepts
An SD consultant analyzes business needs to determine the correct technical approach, from basic reports and BDC for data entry to advanced BAPIs, User Exits, and IDocs for system integration and enhancements.
8. Ticket Resolution
In support, consultants analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve end-user issues (“tickets”) to meet service level agreements (SLAs), ensuring business continuity.
9. Resume Preparation
A good resume should highlight SAP SD ON S/4 HANA skills, project experience (with quantifiable achievements), and certifications, tailored to the specific job description.
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