Component: MM-PUR
Component Name: Purchasing
Description: A procurement option for a material. A source of supply can be an external source vendor or an internal one for example, an enterprise's own plant. The system can determine the preferred source at any time on the basis of quota arrangements, source list records, outline agreements long-term purchase arrangements, or info records defined for the material. The integration of SAP S/4ANA with industry cloud solutions supports the following types of source of supply: source list records internal or external vendor, purchasing info records external vendor, and supplying sites internal vendor.
Key Concepts: Source of supply is a term used in the SAP Purchasing module (MM-PUR) to refer to the supplier from which goods or services are purchased. It is used to identify the source of the goods or services and to track the purchase order. How to use it: In SAP Purchasing, source of supply is used to identify the supplier from which goods or services are purchased. This information is used to create purchase orders and track the delivery of goods or services. The source of supply can be a vendor, a subcontractor, or an internal source. Tips & Tricks: When creating a purchase order, it is important to select the correct source of supply. This will ensure that the purchase order is sent to the correct supplier and that the goods or services are delivered on time. Related Information: For more information on source of supply in SAP Purchasing, please refer to the SAP Help documentation.
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