What is Plan-Driven Procurement in SAP (AP-POP - SRM Purchase Order Processing)?

SAP Term: Plan-Driven Procurement

• Component: AP-POP

• Component Name: SRM Purchase Order Processing

• Description: The procurement of goods to stock using purchase orders, based on supply planning.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Plan-driven procurement is a process in SAP SRM Purchase Order Processing (AP-POP) that allows users to create purchase orders based on predetermined plans. This process helps to streamline the procurement process by allowing users to create purchase orders quickly and efficiently. The plans can be created for specific vendors, materials, or services, and can be used to ensure that the right materials are purchased at the right time. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use plan-driven procurement in SAP SRM Purchase Order Processing (AP-POP), users must first create a plan. This plan should include the vendor, material, or service that needs to be purchased, as well as the quantity and delivery date. Once the plan is created, users can then create purchase orders based on the plan. The purchase order will include all of the information from the plan, such as the vendor, material, quantity, and delivery date. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a plan for plan-driven procurement in SAP SRM Purchase Order Processing (AP-POP), it is important to make sure that all of the information is accurate and up-to-date. This will help ensure that the purchase orders created from the plan are accurate and will help to streamline the procurement process. Additionally, it is important to review any changes made to the plan before creating a purchase order from it. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Plan-driven procurement is just one of many features available in SAP SRM Purchase Order Processing (AP-POP). Other features include automated invoice processing, supplier collaboration, and more. Additionally, SAP SRM Purchase Order Processing (AP-POP) integrates with other SAP modules such as Materials Management (MM) and Financial Accounting (FI).