What are special procurement types in SAP MM?

Special Stock & Special Procurement in SAP

• Consignment.
• Subcontracting.
• Stock Transfer Using Stock Transport Order.
• Third-Party Processing.
• Returnable Transport Packaging.
• Pipeline Handling.

What is procurement type in SAP?

Procurement Type is used to determine whether a material is procured in-house or it can be procured externally, i.e. a planned order or a purchase order needs to be created. In consumption based planning, special procurement type stock transfer from plant to plant at the plant level can be defined.

Where is special procurement key maintained in SAP?

A special procurement key is maintain in the Customizing of Material Requirements Planning (Transaction OMD9).

What is special procurement key in SAP?

This indicator determines the special procurement type of a material that is either procured externally or produced in-house.

What is a special procurement?

A Special Procurement is an informal or formal procedure defined and followed by an agency to conduct a procurement of products or services in a manner that affords more flexibility than standard procurement procedures.

What is phantom assembly in SAP?

SAP phantom assembly is a special non-stock material that has its own components (i.e., a product structure). SAP phantom assemblies are frequently used in automobile industry where several items (like nuts, bolts or accessories) are required at different levels of BOM.

How do I create a special procurement type in SAP?

The special procurement type can be set in MRP2 tab of the material master. It is possible to add new types of special procurement keys and customize them under the customizing transaction OMD9 (MRP -> Master Data -> Define special procurement type).

What are the two special procurement?

There are two types of Special procurements: Class Special Procurement – used when entering into a series of contracts over time or for multiple projects. Contract-Specific Special Procurement – used when entering into a single contract or a number of related contracts on a one-time basis or for a single project.