What is Purchase Request in SAP AP-PRP - SRM Purchase Request Processing?

SAP Term: Purchase Request

• Component: AP-PRP

• Component Name: SRM Purchase Request Processing

• Description: A request or instruction to the purchasing department to purchase specified goods or services in specified quantities at a specified price within a specifed time.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Purchase Request is a component of SAP SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) that enables users to create and manage purchase requests. It allows users to define the scope of the purchase request, specify the required goods or services, and assign a budget to the request. The purchase request is then sent to suppliers for bidding. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use Purchase Request, users must first create a purchase request document. This document contains all the necessary information about the goods or services being requested, such as quantity, price, delivery date, and payment terms. Once the document is created, it can be sent to suppliers for bidding. Suppliers can then submit bids for the purchase request. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a purchase request document, it is important to provide as much detail as possible. This will help ensure that suppliers are able to accurately bid on the request. Additionally, it is important to set a realistic budget for the purchase request so that suppliers are able to submit competitive bids. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Purchase Request is part of SAP SRM (Supplier Relationship Management). Other components of SAP SRM include Supplier Evaluation, Contract Management, and Sourcing. Additionally, Purchase Request can be integrated with other SAP modules such as Materials Management and Financial Accounting.