SAP Materials Management (MM)
This 3-month hands-on training program delivers practical expertise in SAP Materials Management (MM), a core module in SAP ERP used for procurement and inventory control. Participants will learn how to manage material master data, vendor relationships, purchase requisitions and orders, goods movements, and invoice processing—all within SAP’s ECC or S/4HANA environments.
Professional Certificate in SAP Materials Management (MM)
Duration: 3 Months (3 sessions/week) | Format: Live Online or In-Person | Total Estimated Learning Hours: ~72
For: Procurement Officers, Inventory Managers, ERP Functional Consultants
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Program Overview
This 3-month hands-on training program delivers practical expertise in SAP Materials Management (MM), a core module in SAP ERP used for procurement and inventory control. Participants will learn how to manage material master data, vendor relationships, purchase requisitions and orders, goods movements, and invoice processing—all within SAP’s ECC or S/4HANA environments.
Graduates will be equipped to execute and support the full procure-to-pay (P2P) cycle and integrate MM with other SAP modules such as Finance (FI), Sales and Distribution (SD), and Warehouse Management (WM).
Core Courses
1. Introduction to SAP MM and ERP Navigation
Hours: 6
Prerequisites: None
Summary:
Explore SAP’s organizational structure and MM’s role in the overall ERP system. Learn to navigate SAP GUI and access standard transactions.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand MM’s place in SAP ERP
- Define purchasing organization structure
- Navigate SAP GUI and execute standard MM transactions
- Identify key master data elements
2. Material Master and Vendor Master Management
Hours: 9
Prerequisites: Course 1
Summary:
Learn to create and maintain materials and vendor master data essential to purchasing and inventory workflows.
Learning Outcomes
- Create and extend material master records
- Maintain vendor data and purchasing info records
- Understand material types and views
- Link vendors to purchasing orgs
3. Purchase Requisitions and Source Determination
Hours: 9
Prerequisites: Course 2
Summary:
Build purchase requisitions and configure source determination through source lists and quota arrangements.
Learning Outcomes
- Create PRs manually and automatically
- Determine sourcing through info records and source lists
- Monitor requisition status and approvals
4. Purchase Order (PO) Management
Hours: 9
Prerequisites: Course 3
Summary:
Execute standard, subcontracting, and third-party POs. Track the PO lifecycle and handle amendments.
Learning Outcomes
- Create various PO types
- Assign account categories and item types
- Use ME21N, ME22N, ME23N transactions
- Print, email, and output POs
5. Goods Receipt and Inventory Movements
Hours: 9
Prerequisites: Course 4
Summary:
Handle goods receipts (GR), returns, stock transfers, and physical inventory processes in SAP MM.
Learning Outcomes
- Post GRs with and without reference
- Execute movement types (101, 122, etc.)
- Perform stock transfers and inventory adjustments
- Monitor material documents
6. Invoice Verification and Payments
Hours: 9
Prerequisites: Course 5
Summary:
Conduct three-way matching (PO, GR, invoice), manage invoice blocks, and handle invoice-related discrepancies.
Learning Outcomes
- Process PO-based invoices
- Handle invoice blocking and release
- Use MRBR, MIRO, and MIR6 transactions
- Integrate with SAP FI for payments
7. Reporting and Analytics in MM
Hours: 6
Prerequisites: Course 4 or 5
Summary:
Use standard SAP reports to monitor purchasing, stock levels, and vendor performance.
Learning Outcomes
- Run reports like ME2N, ME80FN, MB51, MB52
- Customize report layouts
- Analyze GR/IR balances and purchasing activity
8. Special Procurement Scenarios
Hours: 6
Prerequisites: Course 4 or 5
Summary:
Learn how to manage consignment, pipeline, subcontracting, and third-party procurement.
Learning Outcomes
- Process non-standard procurement types
- Monitor special stock types
- Understand vendor consignment agreements
9. Capstone Project: Procure-to-Pay Workflow Simulation
Hours: 6
Prerequisites: Completion of prior modules
Summary:
Simulate a full P2P cycle: from creating master data and PRs to GR, invoice, and reporting.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate end-to-end SAP MM functionality
- Document material movements and financial integration
- Analyze procurement cycle through SAP reports
Ready to Transform Your Career?
At TBS, we see materials management as a foundation for operational excellence and supply chain efficiency. Join the TBS SAP Materials Management (MM) program to gain hands-on expertise in inventory control, procurement processes, and material flow optimization—all powered by SAP. Prepare to lead with confidence in a digitized supply chain environment. Enroll now and take the next step toward becoming a skilled SAP MM professional.