What is invest item in SAP MM-PUR-SRC - Product Sourcing?

SAP Term: invest item

• Component: MM-PUR-SRC

• Component Name: Product Sourcing

• Description: An item type in a sourcing project for which the follow-on document is by necessity a purchase order. In contrast to other item types, which cover production materials or services, this item type can be used to order tools that are needed to produce a part.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An invest item is a type of material in SAP that is used to track investments in capital assets. It is used in the MM-PUR-SRC Product Sourcing component of SAP to track the purchase of capital assets such as buildings, machinery, and equipment. Invest items are not used for inventory management, but rather for tracking investments in capital assets. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Invest items are created in the SAP system by entering the material number, description, and other relevant information. Once created, they can be used to track the purchase of capital assets and their associated costs. The invest item can also be used to track depreciation and other related costs associated with the asset. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an invest item, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is entered accurately. This will ensure that the invest item can be tracked properly and that all associated costs are accurately recorded. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Invest items are closely related to fixed assets in SAP. Fixed assets are physical assets such as buildings, machinery, and equipment that have a long-term value and are used for business operations. Invest items are used to track the purchase of these fixed assets and their associated costs.