And external number means that you provide your own number to the SAP vendor master and the SAP system uses this number. Internal number means that the SAP system generates the number itself. Vendor numbers can be either internal or external. Thus, good co-ordination between all departments takes place.Įach vendor has a unique vendor number assigned in the SAP system. Storing data about vendors centrally prevents data from being inconsistent. Or you can create and edit SAP vendor master record in both Accounting and MM views at the same time through transaction code XK01. You can have both departments maintain their own information using their respective transaction codes, i.e.
SAP vendor master record is used not only in Materials Management but also in Financial Accounting. The currency used with the vendor, e.g., EUR, USD, etc.In addition to basic data like vendor’s name and address, an SAP vendor master record contains the following details among other information: The information about each vendor is stored in SAP vendor master data (record). If vendors don’t send materials on time and according to the requirements, it will not be possible to cars according to the defined schedule. For example, if a company manufactures cars, it is essential to receive components like tires or interior panels from suppliers (vendors). The company needs to know and keep updated many details about its vendors because the vendors supply materials and services that are vital for running business of a company. The information about each vendor of a company needs to be entered into SAP ERP system. We will mention the SAP transactions that are related to this process.
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You will learn about vendor master records in SAP MM, their functions, and how to create a new vendor in SAP.
This tutorial which is part of our SAP MM course talks about SAP Vendor Master Data in Materials Management.