What is material for manufacturer part number in SAP MM-PUR - Purchasing?

SAP Term: material for manufacturer part number

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: A material master record containing the manufacturer part number MPN and the manufacturer number, which is assigned to one of your firm's own materials. Stocks are managed under your firm's own material number. Materials for manufacturer parts have the material type HERS. The firm's own material contains a profile with various parameters defining among other things: Whether the MPN material must be entered in the purchase order Whether purchasing info records are created for the firm's own material or for the MPN materials Whether the purchase order text for the firm's own material or for the MPN material is used

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• Key Concepts: 
  Material for Manufacturer Part Number (MM-PUR) is a component of the SAP Purchasing module. It is used to assign a unique manufacturer part number to a material in the SAP system. This allows for easier tracking and identification of materials within the system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use the Material for Manufacturer Part Number component, you must first create a material master record in the SAP system. Once this is done, you can assign a unique manufacturer part number to the material by entering it into the “Manufacturer Part Number” field in the material master record. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the manufacturer part number you enter is unique and not already assigned to another material in the system. This will help prevent confusion and ensure that materials are properly tracked and identified. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Material for Manufacturer Part Number component is closely related to other components of the SAP Purchasing module, such as Vendor Master Data and Purchase Requisitions. Understanding how these components work together can help you get the most out of your SAP system.