Material master numbering

Hi,
My client wants to have a strategy document for the numbering system to be used for material, vendor and customer master.
Kindly provide me some strategy documents ( in details) for such master data codification.

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JJ

go to the MMNR tcode
hit change group
keep cursor on the material type and go to
Menu - Edit-select element
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is it possible to list all part numbers supplied by a defined vendor - in the material master?
I was told by our purchasing department that ME2L would do the job, however I'm not authorized to execute the transaction (for no reasons) and our admin is on holidays ;-)
I'm sure a similar report must be available in another way...
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Roman,
ME2L is the SAP standard listing of purchase orders by vendor; it is not necessarily a comprehensive list of 'all part numbers supplied by a defined vendor - in the material master'.
If, however, this is adequate for your purposes, you could try other standard Purchase order listing transactions:
ME2W, ME2M, ME2C, ME2N.
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We have a material master with base unit of measurement as FT in basic data 1 view.
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The error shows some of PR's and PO's numbers.
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Hi,
go to MMBE and check the Current Serial number...for FHMI type
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Material Master BDC recording

hi gurus,
i am trying to do a material master creation using BDC recording,
i am new i dont know how to modify the code,
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report ZTEST95
       no standard page heading line-size 255.
include bdcrecx1.
parameters: dataset(132) lower case default
                              'C:\Documents and Settings\Deskt'
                            & 'op\test95.txt'.
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1.) Each definition of a field exists of two lines
2.) The first line shows exactly the comment
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      comment without a data element name
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data: begin of record,
data element: MATNR
        MATNR_001(040),
data element: MBRSH
        MBRSH_002(001),
data element: MTART
        MTART_003(004),
data element: REF_MATNR
        MATNR_004(040),
data element: XFELD
        KZSEL_01_005(001),
data element: MAKTX
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data element: MATKL
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data element: SPART
        SPART_009(002),
data element: MTPOS_MARA
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data element: GEWEI
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data element: NTGEW
        NTGEW_013(017),
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start-of-selection.
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read dataset dataset into record.
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perform bdc_field       using 'BDC_CURSOR'
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perform bdc_field       using 'BDC_OKCODE'
                              '=ENTR'.
perform bdc_field       using 'RMMG1-MATNR'
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perform bdc_field       using 'RMMG1-MBRSH'
                              record-MBRSH_002.
perform bdc_field       using 'RMMG1-MTART'
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perform bdc_field       using 'RMMG1_REF-MATNR'
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perform bdc_dynpro      using 'SAPLMGMM' '0070'.
perform bdc_field       using 'BDC_CURSOR'
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perform bdc_field       using 'BDC_OKCODE'
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perform bdc_field       using 'MSICHTAUSW-KZSEL(01)'
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perform bdc_field       using 'BDC_OKCODE'
                              '/00'.
perform bdc_field       using 'MAKT-MAKTX'
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perform bdc_field       using 'MARA-MEINS'
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perform bdc_field       using 'MARA-MATKL'
                              record-MATKL_008.
perform bdc_field       using 'MARA-SPART'
                              record-SPART_009.
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perform bdc_field       using 'BDC_OKCODE'
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thanks.

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It is better if the Material Master creation step is done by LSMW - Direct Input method with the following object:
Object               0020   Material master
Method               0000
Program name         RMDATIND
Program type         D   Direct input
Check the program documentation for more details.
For a sample data file generation ( Sequential file ), check the program RMDATGEN
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Hope this helps.
Best Regards, Murugesh

Maintaining Numeric Values in Alphanumeric field of Material Master

Hello Everyone!
Currently we are in midst of an SAP Project implementation. The problem arising is that we are using External Number for material codes which has already been used by the business in the legacy system. So the material code field has been set to Alphanumeric data type.
During the data upload of material master a problem has been identified that some of the material codes that needs to be uploaded are number in nature or start with a numeral e.g 1234-5674-9, 1234-9876-D. While creating them the system generates the following error.
Number 1234-5674-9 not defined for material type ICI PNT - Trading Goods
Message no. M3318
Diagnosis
Every material type has a speific number range for external number assignment. The material number you have entered does not lie within the number range for this material type.
Procedure
Choose a material number that lies within the number range of your material type.
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Hi Khalid,
You assign as follows for external number range to your group
From Number                                      to Number                                                                                EXT
A                                                         ZZZZZZZZ( enter the number
                                                                characters( Z) as required for your client)                                    Tick the Ext box
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Edited by: CHRIS MM on Dec 27, 2010 9:27 AM

SRM and MDM for material master in SRM contracts for multiple R/3

Dear all,
my question is:
We are implementing SRM 4.0 in classic scenario with multiple R/3 back-end and we want to set-up Global Outline Agreements in SRM in a multi-backend environment where the Material Master are not harmonized.
We heard that MDM and COntent Integraton can be a solution.
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Can we have 2 material numbers (e.g. ABC and XYZ) in 2 different R/3 systems refering the same product.
Have the mapping done in MDM (Content Integrator?) to a third material number:123
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Distribute the GOA as Outline Agreement to R/3 system 1 with the translation to ABC and to R/3 system 2 with the translation XYZ, all of that during the distribution step (or another).
Have the call-offs quantities correct on 123 in SRM and BW?
IF yes, how is it working, do you have some documentation discribing the scenario and the config steps to do?
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Hello RD,
That's a good question.
You are on the right way. MDM is the tool for you.
But..
Content Integrator (CI) was first developped for Shell, to address the need of cross-referencing of material/supplier/category IDs, for:
- reporting purpose (actual Spend Analysis)
- mapping purpose (send of XML PO)
CI was later "fusionned" into the new MDM (1.0) solution.
So now, you can not order CI without MDM (even if some SRM slides still present CI).
But mapping API where developped for all inboud/outbound interfaces in SRM, for materials only (good luck for you).
You will find everywhere this piece of code:
Call ECI
    CALL FUNCTION 'BBP_PRODUCT_MAP'
      TABLES
        it_input          = lt_mapping_in
        et_output         = lt_mapping_out
      EXCEPTIONS
        logsys_not_found = 1
        driver_not_found = 2
        product_not_found = 3
        internal_error    = 4
        OTHERS            = 5.
So it is ok, you have the mapping call, but I don't know if all the rest of the process was really "finalized" (call of API mapping in CI, via XI). I personnaly never used it, but I assume it should work.
I my opinion your process is supported by SAP:
- Extract materials from both R/3 and consolidate them as a single product in MDM.
- Distribute this product into SRM.
- Maintain contracts on those products.
- Distribute them to R/3 (The ECI call is also used during contract distribution).
- Call offs corrects in SRM and BW
For MDM documentation, look at netweaver area of service.sap.com.
For MDM/SRM integration, look at SRM 4.0 spend analysis:
https://websmp206.sap-ag.de/~sapdownload/011000358700004424262004E/GlobalSpendOverview.ppt
For SRM contract distribution, call-offs, BW, look at SRM in details in service.sap.com/srm/SRM4.0:
https://websmp206.sap-ag.de/~sapdownload/011000358700001966382004E/contracten.ppt
For SRM5.0, see online help on help.sap.com.
Rgds
Christophe

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Dear JM,
Goto SNRO- Enter the number range object & click on "Change " icon.
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we need to carry both the UPC code and the GTIN codes on the same record. The UPC code is typically a 12 digit number and the GTIN code is the same number of length 14 by adding two leading zeros.
SAP is checking numbers being entered in the EAN/UPC field on Basic Data 1 screen of the material master record (MARA-EAN11) as absolute number only i.e.., its considering 49000024661 even if we give 00049000024661.
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Does it require abap coding or functional configuring?
Please do the needfull. Points are sure for all usefull answers..
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Hi,
In programs u can use func modules
CONVERSION_EXIT_ALPHA_INPUT
CONVERSION_EXIT_ALPHA_OUTPUT.
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Enhancement/ Business Add-in            Description
Enhancement
MGA00001                                Material Master (Industry): Checks and Enhancements
MGA00002                                Material Master (Industry): Number Assignment
MGA00003                                Material Master (Industry and Retail): Number Display

Procuring KITS but different material master records

Hi SAP Experts,
I have a requirement
There are 15 different mateirals which are maintained in Material master seperately with different numbers but all will have to be procured from one vendor same time and issue is each material is consumed on the production order and have different safety stock levels and cannot be purchased independently as vendor also sells them in one KIT/BOX which has all these 15 parts?
how can anyone will know when ordering these parts need to be on same PO? and need to do GR and Transfer order and pick TO and GI done in one transaction rather than 15 times?
Thanks and Appreciates everyone time and help.
Regards,
Siva Darbha

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This can be put in SD fourms and get prompt help.
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I am currently working on an SRM + ERP (SRM 6 SP0 / ECC 6 / PPS1) implementation for the French State. We are doing a study on the feasibility of using direct procurement functionalities in SRM (sourcing cockpit etc).
Minisitries such as the French MOD however appear to have very large material master repositories.
Order of magnitudes, including clean up, reach the millions easily, so I have a hunch we can encounter performance problems.
How many different material numbers (ballpark) is it conceivable, technically, to put into one client knowing that:
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2. we expect to have anywhere between 40 and 200 plants, each having 3-5 warehouses,
3. we will have about 25 company codes,
4. MRP functionalities will be very low (min max quantity, no BOMs),
5. we will not sell these materials,
6. we don't want to put WM in place,
7. transaction volumes expected - 1000 POs a day, each with at least ten line items,
8. we only do POs in SRM (GR IR are done in ECC),
9. we have specific developments such as systematic account determination in ERP (using T030 table) or a battery of different controls upon ordering the PO.
In my opinion, ERP tables such as MARC may have too many entries for a million or more materials to be used in our instance. Anyone can confirm this is a logical cut off point?
Also, we do not have MDM. Would this change the ballpark figure?
Thanks a lot and best regards
Mathieu

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Venkata Koppisetti.

Change of material master during transfer between SRM and R/3

Hi,
I have a question for modifying material master data between R/3 and SRM.
I would like to know if it is possible to change the material number during the transfer. The reason is:
I have 2 R/3 backends and 1 SRM system. The material codes in the 2 R/3 systems are different but some materials having different numbers in R/3 are referring to the same material. I want to see such materials with the same material number. Is it possible to do this with Middleware plus some interruption in between? The "translation" should be bi-directional.
Thanks

Hi,
No probs if the field is not replicated.No idea how to bring that through replication though.
Coming to the Product Search...Although the number of such materials is less...You will have to modify the Product search which will take care of the display of other products as well.
The Std product search(<b>bbph_product</b>) uses the the search help exit "<b>BBP_F4IF_SHLP_EXIT_PRODUCT_GEN</b>".So you need to replace this one with your custom FM.
In your custom FM,you will have to check for the HARMINIZED code field for all such materials and accordingly while selecting the Material select the HARMONIZED code as the Material number and in the Product search display that HARMONIZED code as the "PRODUCT ID". Also,you will have to develop RFC enabled FM which will actually fetch all the Materials from the BAckend at runtime. Also are you displaying the Product List Plantwise?
Pls give me ur mail ID where i can mail you the sample code.
BR,
Disha.
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Can someone provide me list of all SAP standards for retriving the Material Master Data with respect to views.
Standard Reports
Function Modules
RFC's
BAPI's.
T.codes
Sample code's
useful answers will surely be awarded.
Regards
Vinayak

Hi,
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BAPI_MATERIAL_DELETE Flag Material for Deletion
BAPI_MATERIAL_DISPLAY Display Material
BAPI_MATERIAL_EDIT Change Material
BAPI_RETAILMATERIAL_CREATE Create Material
BAPI_RETAILMATERIAL_DELETE Discontinue Material
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BAPI_MATERIAL_SAVEREPLICA BAPI for Mass Maintenance of Material Data
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BAPI_MATERIAL_GETLIST Supply List of Materials for Search Criteria Transferred
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Product hierarchy in the material master record

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I am handig Data migration project.
This is related to Product Hirerarchy.
I one business Product Hirerarchy have been configured. But in another buisiness, Product Hirerarchy has not been configured.
There are some common materials using by both business processes.
For coomon mateials if I am maintaining Product Hirerarchy value in the material master record, is there any impact on business which is not being used Product Hirerarchy. Whether it will stop / impact on business processes.
Can you explain plz
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Hi karthink,
Thanks for your inputs.
we are meging two servers. In that in one server, product highrechy have been configuredand in another server not configured.
There are some materials with the numbers calling as a common parts exists in both servers.
ex: plat 0001 in one server 1 & plant 0002 in server2
Common part is : m1
plant 0001 not using product hierarchy and plant 0002 not using product hierarchy,.
After golive, all the common parts are being used by both plants and same basic data 1 view.
If we are maintaing product hierarchy in the basic data 1 view, it will flow into sales view as well.
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Is there any impact on MM / FICO side.
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THANKS IN ADVANCE.
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