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SAP Materials Management (SAP MM)

The Materials Management module (SAP MM) consists of all master data, system configuration, and transactions to complete the Procure to Pay process. This process map spans from MRP generated procurement proposals through final invoice receipt and verification.

SAP Materials Management Components or Sub-Components:

  • Vendor Master and Material Master data
  • Consumption Based Planning
  • Purchasing
  • Inventory Management
  • Evaluation of Materials
  • Invoice Verification

Procure to Pay business process associated with the SAP MM module:


Subcomponents of the SAP Materials Management (SAP MM) Module:

  • Purchasing
  • Inventory Management
  • Logistics Invoice Verification
  • Physical Inventory
  • Material Valuation
  • Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
  • External Services Management

This is brief review of the components and processes associated with the SAP MM module. For a more in-depth understanding of the Materials Management module, please review our available SAP Materials Management training.

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