Muhammad Hayat | SAP S/4HANA MM Consultant (Certified)

Introduction

SAP MM (Materials Management) is one of the core modules in SAP used to manage procurement, inventory, and material planning processes in an organization.
In this article, I will explain SAP MM in simple terms and why it is important for businesses using SAP S/4HANA.

What is SAP MM?

SAP MM is responsible for managing materials, vendors, purchasing, and inventory within an organization.
It helps businesses ensure that the right materials are available at the right time, in the right quantity, and at the right cost.

Key Functions of SAP MM

• Procurement and Purchasing
• Inventory Management
• Material Master Data
• Vendor Master Data
• Invoice Verification
• Integration with other SAP module like FI, SD and PP

Why SAP MM is Important

SAP MM supports end-to-end supply chain processes.
Without SAP MM, businesses would struggle to control stock levels, purchasing costs, and vendor performance.

SAP MM in SAP S/4HANA

In SAP S/4HANA, SAP MM continues to play a critical role, with improvements in performance, data simplification, and integration with other modules

Conclusion

SAP MM is a foundational module for anyone working in procurement or supply chain using SAP.
Understanding SAP MM is essential for both business users and SAP consultants.

About the Author

Muhammad Hayat, SAP MM Consultant, UK