This comprehensive guide explores the fundamental concepts and practices of inventory (material & goods) movements within SAP systems. It elucidates the critical role of inventory control in modern business operations, emphasizing its integration with various organizational functions. The document delves into the intricacies of material movements, detailing different types of transactions and their corresponding movement codes. It provides insights into the lifecycle of inventory within a company, from initial receipt to final disposition, highlighting the importance of real-time monitoring and efficient stock management.
Key sections covered in the document:
- Definition and importance of inventory management
- Benefits of effective inventory control
- Overview of SAP modules related to inventory
- Types of material movements:
- Goods Receipt
- Goods Issue
- Stock Transfer
- Transfer Posting
- Understanding movement types in SAP
- Life cycle of inventory in a company
- Detailed explanations of specific movement types:
- 101: Goods receipt for purchase order
- 102, 122, 161: Various return/cancellation scenarios
- 321, 322: Quality inspection transfers
- 101 vs 131: Purchase order vs. production order receipts
- 131 vs 261: Production booking vs. consumption
- 551: Scrapping process
- Subcontracting movements (541, 542, 543)
- 601, 602: Delivery and cancellation
- 301, 309, 311: Various transfer postings
- 701, 702: Inventory adjustments
- Quality inspection process in the inventory lifecycle
This structure covers the main topics discussed in the document, providing a comprehensive overview of inventory management in SAP.