What is approved manufacturer parts list in SAP MM-PUR - Purchasing?

SAP Term: approved manufacturer parts list

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: A list in which MPN materials are assigned to a firm's own materials taking into account the manufacturer, the plant, a validity period, the revision level, and any reasons for blocking the use of the materials concerned.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Approved Manufacturer Parts List (AMPL) is a feature in SAP Materials Management (MM) Purchasing module that allows users to create and maintain a list of approved manufacturers and their parts. This list can be used to ensure that only approved parts are purchased from approved manufacturers. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the AMPL feature, users must first create an AMPL list in the system. This list can be created manually or imported from an external source. Once the list is created, users can add approved manufacturers and their parts to the list. The list can then be used when creating purchase orders to ensure that only approved parts are purchased from approved manufacturers. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an AMPL list, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary information is included. This includes the manufacturer name, part number, and any other relevant information such as pricing or delivery terms. Additionally, it is important to keep the list up-to-date by regularly reviewing and updating it as needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The AMPL feature is closely related to the Source Determination feature in SAP MM Purchasing. Source Determination allows users to determine which suppliers should be used for a particular purchase order based on criteria such as price, delivery terms, and quality. The AMPL feature can be used in conjunction with Source Determination to ensure that only approved parts are purchased from approved manufacturers.