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User Manual Training Level 2DOCUMENT NUMBER:MM01_Create Material Master for Lab Chemicals.docPAGE: 23 of 23
TITLE: MM01_Create Material Master for Lab Chemicals
PROCEDURAL STEPS1. Access transactionVia MenusLogistics>Material Management>Material master>Material>Create (General) > Immediately
Via Transaction CodeMM01
2. Create Material: Initial ScreenEnter information in the fields as specified in the below table:
Field NameDescriptionR/O/C/D/NUser Action and ValuesComments
MaterialKey identifying materialREnter the external number range used for the material
Industry SectorSpecifies branch of industry to which material is assignedREnter code or select from pull down menu
Enter P Pharmaceuticals
Material TypeGroup to which material is assigned.RSelect ZLAB Lab Chemicals from the Pull Down Menu.
Change NumberECM Change Number NNot Used
Copy From Material:Similar material from which the system
obtains selected values.OLeave blank, unless new material is based on an existing material
(Note: The table column R/O/C/D/N ; R = Required, O = Optional, C = Conditional, D = Display, N = Not Used)
Press Enter to Continue3. Select View(s)On pop up screen Select View(s), click the appropriate boxes for the needed views.
Note: The material type controls which views are displayed. Therefore, specific material types will not contain certain views.Material TypeZLAB
Material Master Views
Basic Data 1R
Basic Data 2R
ClassificationR
Sales: Sales Org. Data 1O
Sales: Sales Org. Data 2O
Sales: General/Plant DataO
Foreign Trade: Export DataN
Sales TextN
PurchasingR
Foreign Trade: Import DataN
Purchase Order TextO
MRP 1R
MRP 2R
MRP 3R
MRP 4R
ForecastingN
General Plant Data / Storage 1R
General Plant Data / Storage 2R
Warehouse Management 1N
Warehouse Management 2N
Quality ManagementO
Accounting 1R
Accounting 2R
Costing 1N
Costing 2N
(Note: The table column R/O/C/D/N ; R = Required, O = Optional, C = Conditional, D = Display, N = Not Used)
Press Enter after selecting the desired views to maintain.4. Organizational LevelsOn pop up screen Organizational Levels, enter information in the fields as specified in the below table:
Field NameDescriptionR/O/C/D/NUser Action and ValuesComments
Organizational LevelsSection Header
PlantPlant identification keyREnter Plant where material will be active or select from pull down menu
Enter 1100
Storage LocationStorage Location Identification keyREnter Storage Location where material will reside or select from pull down menu
Enter BS01
ProfilesSection Header
MRP ProfileMRP ParametersOKey that you can use to store MRP parameters that are independent of the material master record.
Forecast prof.Forecast profileNKey that allows you to store forecast parameters independently of a material master record.
(Note: The table column R/O/C/D/N ; R = Required, O = Optional, C = Conditional, D = Display, N = Not Used)
Press Enter to Continue5. Basic Data 1Field NameDescriptionR/O/C/D/NUser Action and ValuesComments
Material Material DescriptionREnter in material description
General DataSection Header
Base Unit of MeasureUnits of measure in which stocks of the material are managed REnter UOM or select from pull down list
Material GroupKey allowing grouping of same or similar materialsREnter Material Group
Old Material NumberField Used for product class or groupOLegacy Material Code
External Material GroupField Used to identify material as Controlled or Non-ControlledREnter value for Controlled or Non-Controlled
DivisionKey used in determining sales and business areasNNot to use
Lab. / OfficeKey/ID. for Person / Group responsible for materialNNot to use
X Plant Matl StatusIndicates whether the material may be used within different departmentsOEnter if appropriate
Valid fromDate from which the cross-plant material status is validOEnter if appropriate
Assign effect. vals. Indicates whether you can assign values to the effectively parameters or override the date, when you explode an assembly or a finished product.OEnter if appropriate
GenItemCat GroupMaterials grouping that helps the system to determine item categories during sales document processing.ODefaulted to NORM
Dimensions / EANs Section Heading
Gross WeightGross Wt of MaterialOEnter Gross weight
Weight UnitUOM for net / gross wtCEnter UOM or select from pull down list under Mass
Net WeightNet wt. Of materialOEnter net weight
VolumeSpace material occupies per unit of volumeOEnter if appropriate
Volume UnitUOM relevant to VolumeCEnter or select from Volume pull down list
Size / Dimensionsfree form textOEnter if appropriate
EAN/UPCField used to capture NDC number for Finished ProductsO
EAN CategoryUsed to allow the system to assign an NDC number for Finished ProductsO
Basic Data TextsSection Heading
Languages maintainedThe number of languages maintained for basic data textsD
Basic data textButton to access data textsOEnter additional information for descriptions, Uof M, EANs, Documents, internal comments, inspections, and consumption
(Note: The table column R/O/C/D/N ; R = Required, O = Optional, C = Conditional, D = Display, N = Not Used)
Press Enter to Continue6. Basic Data 2Field NameDescriptionR/O/C/D/NUser Action and ValuesComments
Other DataSection Header
Ind. Standard DescrIndustry standard descriptionNNot Used
Page Format Page format of the materials production or inspection memo. NNot Used
CAD IndicatorThis indicator shows that the object (such as BOM or document) was created or changed in a CAD system. Data transfer in the SAP system via CAD interface.NNot Used
Basic MaterialPrimary material or componentNNot Used
EnvironmentSection Header
DG ind. profileAlphanumeric key that uniquely identifies the dangerous goods profile.NNot Used
Environmentally Rlvt.Identifies hazardous materialNNot Used
Highly viscousIndicator that shows if the material is a highly viscous substance.NNot Used
In bulk/liquidIndicator that shows if the dangerous good is to be transported in bulk.NNot Used
(Note: The table column R/O/C/D/N ; R = Required, O = Optional, C = Conditional, D = Display, N = Not Used)
Press Enter to Continue7. Classification On pop up screen Class type select the appropriate entry and press enter.Field NameDescriptionR/O/C/D/NUser Action and ValuesComments
Class typeUniquely identifies the class typeREnter one class type for the material as 023 (Batch)The system is designed to manage batches at the material level and thus will have the class type of 023.
ClassName used to uniquely identify a class within a class typeREnter class as ZRM_CLASSClass for Batch records will be HJ_BATCH and batch characteristics are assigned to this class
Press the Next Screen button (F8)
8. PurchasingField NameDescriptionR/O/C/D/NUser Action and ValuesComments
General DataSection Heading
Base Unit of MeasureInventory UOMRDefaults in from Basic Data 1 screen.
Order UnitUOM for orderingOEnter only if different from base UOM and required by Vendor
Var. OunVariable order unit active OUse pull down if appropriate
Purchasing GroupGroup Responsible for purchasing this
MaterialRUse Purchasing Group, 240 for
Lab Chemicals
Material GroupGroup code of like materialsRDefaults in from Basic Data 1 screen.
Plant sp.matl statusPlant specific material status. Determines availability of Material for purchase or productionOBlank indicates available
Valid fromDate from which the plant-specific material status is validOUse pull down menu
Tax Ind. F. materialIdentifies taxable or tax free statusNNot Used
Autom POAllows PO to be created without review during PR conversionNNot Used
Batch ManagementIdentifies the material as managed by batchRAll materials are batch managed
Purchasing ValuesSection Heading
Purchasing Value KeyIdentifies follow up intervals and delivery tolerancesNNot Used
Other DataSection Heading
GR Processing timeNumber of days required to inspect and place in storageOEnter number of days if relevant
Post to insp. StockDetermines if materials received into unrestricted or quality stockOSet if relevant
Critical PartIdentifies material as criticalNNot Used
Quota Arr UsageIndicates functions where quota arrangements apply to materialNNot Used
Source ListMandates entry of supplier before PO issuesRCheck box
JIT sched. IndicatorIndicator: Item relevant to JIT delivery schedulesNNot Used
(Note: The table column R/O/C/D/N ; R = Required, O = Optional, C = Conditional, D = Display, N = Not Used)
Press Enter to Continue
9. Purchase order textEnter material text to be used on Purchase Order through text editor.
10. MRP1Field NameDescriptionR/O/C/D/NUser Action and ValuesComments
General DataSection Heading
Base Unit of MeasureInventory Unit of measureREnter the inventory unit of measure for this productDefaults if Basic Data 1 view exists
MRP GroupThe MRP group controls things such as consumption of Independent RequirementsOSelect the applicable group from the pull down menuLeft Blank
Purchasing groupPurchasing groupODefaults if Purchasing view exists
ABC indicatorABC indicator that classifies a material as an A, B, or C part according to its consumption value. OUse pull down menu
Plant sp. Matl statusPlant specific material status. Determines availability of Material for purchase or productionOBlank indicates available
Valid fromDate from which the plant-specific material status is validOUse pull down menu
MRP ProcedureSection Heading
MRP TypeIdentifies the type of MRP /MPS to be performed RUse pull down menu
Reorder pointReorder pointOEnter value
Planning time fenceThe planning time fence specifies a period within which no automatic changes are to be made to the master plan.CEnter value
Planning cycle Key that determines the day on which the material is planned and ordered.NNot Used
MRP ControllerCode for the person responsible for MRP/MPS for this materialRPress F4 for list. Select desired code from the list
Lot Size DataSection Heading
Lot SizeIdentifies the type of Lot Sizing that will occur. REnter EX for exact requirement quantities, FX for Fixed lot size production
Minimum lot sizeMinimum lot sizeOEnter value
Maximum lot sizeMaximum lot sizeOEnter value
Fixed Lot SizeQuantity for each individual Planned order, requisition, etc.CEnter quantity to be planned when FX is used for the Lot Size Key
Maximum stock levelMaximum stock level allowedOEnter value
Takt timeTakt time. If a requirement quantity cannot be procured in a single lot, you have to schedule several receipts. In conjunction with the overlap indicator in the lot size, you can use the takt time to specify that these receipts are offset, that is, that they are delayed by the takt time.NNot Used
Rounding ProfileQuantity to which the required quantity must be rounded upOEnter if production/order lots are required to be in increments of
Rounding valueRounding value for purchase order quantity. Value to a multiple of which the system rounds up the procurement quantity.OEnter value
Unit of measure grpUnit of measure groupOUse pull down menu
MRP areasSection header
MRP areasButton to access and make changes to MRP areasNNot Used
(Note: The table column R/O/C/D/N ; R = Required, O = Optional, C = Conditional, D = Display, N = Not Used)
Press Enter to Continue
11. MRP2Field NameDescriptionR/O/C/D/NUser Action and ValuesComments
ProcurementSection Heading
Procurement TypeIdentifies the material as purchased, produced in house, or bothDPurchase-only items should have FDefaults in from the material type.
Batch EntryDetermines when, whether, and how the batch for components is to be entered in the production / process orderOSelect from pull down list if needed.
Special ProcurementIdentifies inter plant items, phantoms, or consignment materialsOSelect from pull down list if needed
Prod Stor. LocationLocation from which to issue / receive material to / from productionOUse if material is always issued / received from / into the same location.
Quota Arr. UsageKey specifying the business processes for which quota arrangements are activeNNot Used
Default supply area Proposed Supply Area in Material Master Record. The supply area is used as an interim storage area on the shop floor which is used to provide materials directly at the production line.OSelect from pull down menu
Backflush
Determines whether the backflush indicator is set in the production order
NNot Used
Storage Loc for EPStorage location proposed for receiving material obtained externallyRSelect from pull down list if the same storage location is used for all receipts of this material
JIT delivery sched.Item relevant to JIT delivery schedules indicatorNNot Used
Stock det. GrpStock determination groupNNot Used
Bulk MaterialIdentifies material stored at the work center (ex. Grease). When set, this material is neither planned nor costedNNot Used
Scheduling
GR Processing TimeNumber of days required for in house processing after the goods receipt has been posted (ex. Quality inspection)OEnter number of days if needed. Should include QI time.
Sched. Margin KeyIdentifies the float times before and after productionREnter from Pulldown. Must be 000
Plnd Delivery TimeNumber of days required to obtain material obtained externallyREnter number of days if needed
Planning CalendarSpecial calendar for use in planning delivery cyclesNNot Used
Net requirements calculationSection Header
Safety stockSafety stock levelREnter a value if appropriate
Service level (%)Service level Percentage. The system uses the service level to calculate the safety stock.NNot Used
Min. safety stockMinimum safety stockOEnter a value if appropriate
Coverage profileRange of coverage profileNNot Used
Safety time ind.Safety time indicatorNNot Used
Safety time/act. Cov.Safety time/actual range of coverage (in days)NNot Used
STime period profilePeriod profile for safety time/actual range of coverageNNot Used
(Note: The table column R/O/C/D/N ; R = Required, O = Optional, C = Conditional, D = Display, N = Not Used)
Press Enter to Continue
12. MRP3Field NameDescriptionR/O/C/D/NUser Action and ValuesComments
Forecast RequirementsSection Heading
Period IndicatorSpecifies period types in which forecasts are to be managedRSelect W (Weekly), M (Monthly), D, (Daily) or P (Period from variant) if usedTypical = M
Fiscal Year VariantDefines number of posting periods, special periods etc.OSelect from pull down if used. May require additional configuration
Splitting IndicatorDefines increment for further breakdown of the forecastOSelect from pull down. Note: Must be configured
PlanningSection Heading
Strategy GroupIdentifies production group, e.g., Make to order, make to stock etcNNot Used
Consumption ModeIdentifies the time axis in which independent requirements are consumedNNot Used
Bwd Consumption PerNumber of days in the past to consume requirementsNNot Used
Fwd Consumption PerNumber of days in the future to consume requirementsNNot Used
Mixed MRPIndicates whether material is available for gross requirements planning or subassembly planningOEnter '1' for all materials
Planning MaterialMaterial whose planned independent requirements the system consumesOEnter material number of planning material
Planning PlantIdentifier of the plant associated with the planning materialOEnter Plant Id if applicable
Plng Conv. FactorFactor to convert this materials UOM to the planning materials UOMOEnter if applicable
Availability CheckSection Heading
Availability CheckDetermines the availability of materialRUse pull down menu
Tot. Repl. Lead TimeTotal lead time for finished product, including production and procurement along the longest pathOEnter time in days.
Required for in-house materials for Availability Check to properly function.
Cross projectIndicator for cross project materialOUse pull down menu
(Note: The table column R/O/C/D/N ; R = Required, O = Optional, C = Conditional, D = Display, N = Not Used)
Press Enter to Continue
13. MRP4Field NameDescriptionR/O/C/D/NUser Action and ValuesComments
BOM Explosion / Dependent RequirementsSection Heading
Selection MethodKey that determines how the BOM will be selectedNNot Used
Component Scrap %% scrap when item is used as a componentOEnter if applicable
Individual/coll.Key defining whether individual or collective requirements will be usedRShould be 2 for Lab Chemicals.
Requirements groupRequires that all dependent requirements for this material are to be grouped together in one line per time periodNNot Used
ProdVersionsButton to access production version settings NNot Used
MRP dep. RequirementsMRP relevancy for dependent requirements indicator. Controls whether dependent requirements are relevant to MRP or not. NNot Used
Discontinued PartsSection Heading
Discontinuation Ind.Identifies if only this material is discontinued or if all dependent components are discontinued as wellNNot Used
Eff.-Out Date discontinuation is effectiveNNot Used
Follow-up MatlMaterial used as a replacement for discontinued materialNNot Used
Repetitive Manufacturing / Assembly/Deployment StrategySection Heading
Repetitive mfgAllows material to be used in repetitive manufacturingNNot Used
REM profileKey pointing to profile controlling activities backflushing, movement type to be used, etc NNot Used
Action ControlDefines sequence of actions allowed for planned ordersNNot Used
Fair share ruleFair share ruleNNot Used
Push distributionPush distribution indicator for excess stockNNot Used
Deployment horizonDeployment horizon in daysNNot Used
Material memoButton to enter a memo for this materialNNot Used
Storage location MRPSection header
SLoc MRP indicatorStorage location MRP indicator used to exclude storage locations from material requirements planning at plant level.OUse pull down menu
Spec. proc. Type. SlocSpecial procurement type at storage location level.Defines the procurement type for the material more precisely at storage location level.OUse pull down menu
Reorder pointReorder point for storage location MRPOEnter value if necessary
Replenishment qtyReplenishment quantity for storage location MRPOEnter value if necessary
(Note: The table column R/O/C/D/N ; R = Required, O = Optional, C = Conditional, D = Display, N = Not Used)
Press Enter to Continue14. Plant data/stor. 1Field NameDescriptionR/O/C/D/NUser Action and ValuesComments
General DataSection Heading
Base Unit of MeasureInventory UOMREnter UOM or select from pull down listDefaults from Basic Data
Unit of IssueUnit in which material is issuedOEnter Unit of Issue or select from pull down list
Storage binStorage binNNot Used
Picking areaPicking area for lean WMNNot Used
Temp ConditionsIndicates the temperature conditions in which the material should be storedNNot Used
Storage ConditionIndicates what storage conditions are required for the materialNNot Used
Container RequirementKey for the regulation that governs which type of container the material must be stored and shippedNNot Used
Hazardous Material NumberNumber that identifies the material as a hazardous material or as dangerous goodsNNot Used
CC Phys Inv Ind.Indicates that the given material is subject to the cycle counting method of inventory.
REnter Cycle Counting Indicator A
Or by using global parameters this value will default automatically.
CC FixedSpecifies that the cycle counting indicator cannot be changed for cycle counting by an ABC analysis.
RSelect value if appropriate
Or by using global parameters this value will default automatically
Number of GR slipsNumber of GR slips to be printedOEnter whole values as appropriate.
The value in this field is used to control the number of container tickets printed for BOM Component items used in Process Orders. As well as the number of Quarantine release labels generated after a satisfactory usage decision.Note: if value is zero/blank, then no container labels or quarantine release labels will be printed.
.
Label typeLabel type determines how labels are createdNNot Used
Lab formLabel form. Determines size and layout of labelNUse pull down menu
Appr. Batch rec. req.Approved batch record indicator requiredNNot Used
Batch ManagementSpecifies whether the material is managed in batchesRDefaults if Purchase view data maintained
Shelf Life DataSection Heading
Max. Storage PeriodMaximum period which material can be storedOEnter maximum period
Time UnitUnit in which the period is measuredOEnter unit or select from pull down menu
Min. Rem. Shelf LifeNumber of days material needs to be kept for the system to acceptOEnter number of days.
Total Shelf LifeNumber of days material will keep in totalOEnter number of days
Period ind. For SLEDPeriod indicator for shelf life expiration dateOUse pull down to change default value
Rounding rule SLEDRounding rule for calculation of shelf life expiration dateOUse pull down menu
Storage percentageStorage percentage. Percentage specifying how much of the minimum remaining shelf life must be left if the material is to be sent to another plant OEnter a value as necessary
(Note: The table column R/O/C/D/N ; R = Required, O = Optional, C = Conditional, D = Display, N = Not Used)
Press Enter to Continue15. Plant data/stor.2Field NameDescriptionR/O/C/D/NUser Action and ValuesComments
General plant parametersSection header
Log. Handling groupLogistics handling group for workload calculationNUse pull down menu
Profit centerProfit centerRUse pull down menu
Stock determ. GroupThe stock determination group combined with the Stock Determination Rule at plant level create a key for the stock determination strategy.NUse pull down menu
(Note: The table column R/O/C/D/N ; R = Required, O = Optional, C = Conditional, D = Display, N = Not Used)
Press Enter to Continue16. Quality managementField NameDescriptionR/O/C/D/NUser Action and ValuesComments
General dataSection header
Base Unit of measureBase unit of measureRDefaults from Basic data View
Unit of issueUnits that material is issued in OEnter or defaults from Storage view
Post to insp. stockDetermines if materials received into unrestricted or quality stockOSet if relevant
QM material auth.Material Authorization Group for Activities in QMOUse pull down menu and select Global Authorization Group
Enter 000020
Documentation reqdDocumentation is requiredOCheck box if required
GR processing timeGoods receipt processing time in daysODefault if purchase view data maintained
Inspection intervalInterval until next recurring inspectionOEnter value if desired
Catalog profileCatalog Profile. Key of the catalog profile that is to form the basis of the maintenance notification or quality notification.OUse pull down menu
Plant-sp. matl statusPlant specific material statusOUse pull down menu
Valid fromDate from which the plant-specific material status is validOUse pull down menu
Procurement dataSection header
QM procurement activeIndicator to activate QM in procurementOCheck box if desired
QM control keyControl Key for Quality Management in ProcurementOUse pull down menu
Certificate typeDetermines the content of a quality certificateOUse pull down menu
Target QM systemRequired QM system for vendorOUse pull down menu
(Note: The table column R/O/C/D/N ; R = Required, O = Optional, C = Conditional, D = Display, N = Not Used)
Press Enter to Continue
17. Accounting 1Field NameDescriptionR/O/C/D/NUser Action and ValuesComments
General DataSection Heading
Base Unit of MeasureInventory UOMREnter UOM or select from pull down listDefaults from Basic Data.
Valuation CategoryIndicates whether stocks are valuated together or separatelyNNot used
DivisionNNot used
Current ValuationSection Heading
Valuation ClassDefines which group of G/L accounts material is assignedRDefaults to valuation class 3500
VC Sales order stkValuation Class for Sales Order Stock. Default value for the valuation class for valuated sales order stocks of the material.NNot used
Proj. stk val. ClassValuation Class for Project Stock. Default value for the valuation class for valuated project stocks of the material.NNot used
Price ControlDefines whether material is valuated with standard or moving average priceRV = Moving Average Pricing
Price UnitNumber of units price refers toREnter price unit
Mov. Avg. PriceMoving average price of the materialRValuation price of material
Standard PriceIf price control is set to standard price, then this is the value of the standard priceNNot Used
Total StockTotal quantity of all valuated stockDDisplay only
Total ValueTotal Value of stockDGenerated by multiplying standard price by total stock
Future priceFuture price for material valuationNNot used
Valid fromValidity date for future priceNNot used
Previous period/yearButton to access previous period dataOSelect if desired
Std cost estimateButton to access standard cost estimateOSelect if desired
(Note: The table column R/O/C/D/N ; R = Required, O = Optional, C = Conditional, D = Display, N = Not Used)
Press Enter to Continue
18. Accounting 2Field NameDescriptionR/O/C/D/NUser Action and ValuesComments
Determination of lowest valueSection Heading
Tax price 1Valuation price based on tax law: level 1NNot Used
Commercial price 1Valuation price based on commercial law: level 1NNot Used
Devaluation ind.Lowest value: devaluation indicatorNNot Used
Price unitPrice unit for valuation prices based on tax/commercial lawNNot Used
LIFO dataSection header
LIFO/FIFO-relevantDetermines whether the material or the movement type is relevant to LIFO and FIFO valuation.NNot Used
LIFO poolPool number for LIFO valuationNNot Used
(Note: The table column R/O/C/D/N ; R = Required, O = Optional, C = Conditional, D = Display, N = Not Used)
Press Enter to Continue
19. Save to create the material using the save button or use the Ctrl S key combination.20. To change the Material Master use transaction MM02
21. For display the material master use transaction MM03