SAP SRM Intercompany purchase

Hello experts,
could you give inputs how intercompany purchase is done in srm?
we're in srm 7.0 ehp3 extended classic scenario with one ecc system.
we have a scenario where company will purchase service/products from another company (subsidiary).
may i know how this is implemented in standard?
also if there's any difference (in terms of config needed) in intercompany purchase of material versus services.
appreciate any input..
we're thinking of setting up intercompany vendors with plant assignments..
meaning , set up vendor ICXXXX in backend, replicate it to SRM as any other kind of vendor, and add plant assignment to the vendor in MM.
is this a sound approach?
thanks in advance

Hello Dex,
During one of my earlier experiences there was indeed a scenario wherein they had ECS and were using STO as well.
Some of the things which you might consider during the setup of the same in your system could be
1. Separate Number ranges setup in the system for STO PO's.
2. Additionally they had created a new Document type for the STO PO's which were created from SRM system (primarily for identification purpose. you can explore using the standard document types as well)
3. They also had vendor created with plant assignments.
4. Also check with ABAP whether any changes are needed to ensure that the PO's are properly created in backend through the BADI.
Other than this i don't see any other configurations that need to be done.
Regards
Pramod

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