What is manufacturer plant in SAP MM-PUR - Purchasing?

SAP Term: manufacturer plant

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: Either a plant belonging to a manufacturer or a manufacturer's manufacturer that is, a sub-manufacturer. In the ERP system, a manufacturer plant is replicated in the same way as a manufacturer, with its own manufacturer master record.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A manufacturer plant is a type of organizational unit in SAP that is used to manage the procurement of materials from external vendors. It is part of the Materials Management (MM) module in the Purchasing (PUR) component. The manufacturer plant is responsible for maintaining the master data related to the vendor, such as contact information, payment terms, and delivery terms. It also manages the purchasing process, including creating purchase orders and tracking deliveries. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The manufacturer plant can be used to manage the procurement process from start to finish. It can be used to create purchase orders, track deliveries, and monitor payment status. The master data related to the vendor can also be maintained in the manufacturer plant. This includes contact information, payment terms, and delivery terms. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a purchase order in the manufacturer plant, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary information is included. This includes the vendor name, item description, quantity, and delivery date. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the master data related to the vendor is up-to-date and accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The manufacturer plant is part of the Materials Management (MM) module in SAP. Other components of this module include Inventory Management (IM), Quality Management (QM), and Warehouse Management (WM). Additionally, there are other organizational units in SAP that are related to procurement, such as purchasing groups and purchasing organizations.