What is main criterion in SAP MM-PUR - Purchasing?

SAP Term: main criterion

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: In the vendor evaluation system, the basis for determining a vendor's overall score. You can define main criteria for evaluating a vendor for example, "price," "quality," "delivery," and "service". You can divide the main criteria into subcriteria and assign different weightings to main and subcriteria.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Main criterion is a term used in the Purchasing component of SAP MM (Materials Management). It is used to define the criteria for selecting a vendor or material for a purchase order. The main criterion can be based on price, quality, delivery time, or any other factor that is important to the purchasing process. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP MM, the main criterion is set up in the purchasing info record. This record contains all the information about a vendor or material that is necessary for the purchasing process. The main criterion can be set up in the purchasing info record by selecting the appropriate field and entering the desired criteria. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up the main criterion in the purchasing info record, it is important to consider all factors that are important to the purchasing process. This will ensure that the best vendor or material is selected for each purchase order. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The main criterion is just one of many criteria that can be used in SAP MM Purchasing. Other criteria include payment terms, delivery terms, and quality assurance requirements. All of these criteria should be taken into consideration when selecting a vendor or material for a purchase order.