What is item hierarchy in SAP MM-PUR - Purchasing?

SAP Term: item hierarchy

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: A means of grouping items services or materials in a purchasing document. An item hierarchy can consist of one or multiple item sets with subitems. There must be at least one subitem under each item set.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Item hierarchy is a feature of the SAP MM-PUR Purchasing component that allows users to organize and manage items in a hierarchical structure. This structure can be used to group items into categories, such as raw materials, finished goods, and services. It also allows users to assign different levels of access to different items, making it easier to control who can view and edit certain items. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the item hierarchy feature, users must first create a hierarchy structure. This can be done by creating parent nodes and assigning child nodes to them. Once the structure is created, users can assign items to the appropriate nodes. They can also assign different levels of access to each node, allowing them to control who can view and edit certain items. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an item hierarchy, it is important to consider how the structure will be used. For example, if the hierarchy is being used for inventory management, it may be beneficial to create separate nodes for raw materials, finished goods, and services. This will make it easier to track and manage inventory levels. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The item hierarchy feature is closely related to the SAP MM-PUR Purchasing component’s material master feature. The material master feature allows users to store detailed information about each item in the system, such as its description, price, and supplier information. This information can then be used in conjunction with the item hierarchy feature to better manage inventory levels and access control.