SAP MM Interview Questions and Answers
Part I: Conceptual
Questions
Question 1: What MRP procedures are available in MM-CBP (Consumption Based Planning)?
A: Various material planning methods are used in MRP (Material Requirements Planning). Reorder point procedure (VM) Forecast-based planning (VV) Time-Phased materials planning (PD) These are specified in material creation (MM01) under the MRP 1 tab.
Question 2: Under what conditions are “planned orders” created? What may planned orders be converted to and how is that conversion accomplished?
A: Planned orders are always created when the system creates an internal procurement proposal. In the case of vendor procurement, the MRP Controller may create a planned order or directly create a PR. The next step for a planned order is to be converted to a PR so it goes to purchasing and is to eventually become a PO. A planned order can be converted to a PR using transaction code MD14.
Question 1: What MRP procedures are available in MM-CBP (Consumption Based Planning)?
A: Various material planning methods are used in MRP (Material Requirements Planning). Reorder point procedure (VM) Forecast-based planning (VV) Time-Phased materials planning (PD) These are specified in material creation (MM01) under the MRP 1 tab.
Question 2: Under what conditions are “planned orders” created? What may planned orders be converted to and how is that conversion accomplished?
A: Planned orders are always created when the system creates an internal procurement proposal. In the case of vendor procurement, the MRP Controller may create a planned order or directly create a PR. The next step for a planned order is to be converted to a PR so it goes to purchasing and is to eventually become a PO. A planned order can be converted to a PR using transaction code MD14.
