What is 'manufacturer part' in SAP MM-PUR - Purchasing?

manufacturer part - Overview

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: A material supplied by different manufacturers or vendors who can use different manufacturer part numbers to identify it.

manufacturer part - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A manufacturer part is a unique identifier assigned to a specific item or product by its manufacturer. It is used to differentiate between different versions of the same item, and is typically used in purchasing and inventory management. In SAP, the manufacturer part is stored in the material master record and is used to identify the item when ordering from a vendor. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, the manufacturer part is stored in the material master record and can be accessed by going to Logistics > Materials Management > Material Master > Purchasing > Manufacturer Part. Here, you can enter the manufacturer part number for each item you are ordering from a vendor. This information will then be used when creating purchase orders and tracking inventory. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering the manufacturer part number into SAP, make sure that it is accurate and up-to-date. This will ensure that you are ordering the correct item from the vendor and that your inventory records are accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The manufacturer part number is also used in other areas of SAP such as Sales & Distribution (SD) and Production Planning (PP). In SD, it is used to identify items when creating sales orders and invoices. In PP, it is used to identify items when creating production orders and tracking inventory levels.