What is purchasing document in SAP (MM-PUR - Purchasing)?

SAP Term: purchasing document

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: An instrument used by the purchasing department to procure materials or services. The ERP system includes the following external purchasing documents: Request for quotation RFQ Purchase order PO Contract Scheduling agreement You can use a purchase requisition to notify the purchasing department of your requirements for materials and services.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A purchasing document is a document used in the Materials Management (MM) module of SAP to record and track the purchase of goods and services. It is used to record the details of the purchase, such as the vendor, quantity, price, and delivery date. The purchasing document also serves as a reference for future purchases. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, a purchasing document is created when a purchase order is created. The purchasing document contains all the details of the purchase, including the vendor, quantity, price, and delivery date. The purchasing document can then be used to track the progress of the purchase order and to ensure that all items are delivered on time. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a purchasing document in SAP, it is important to ensure that all details are accurate and up-to-date. This will help to ensure that all items are delivered on time and that any discrepancies can be quickly identified and rectified. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The MM-PUR Purchasing module in SAP contains additional information about purchasing documents, such as how to create them, how to track them, and how to manage them. Additionally, there are several tutorials available online that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use SAP’s MM-PUR Purchasing module.