What is Plan to Procure in SAP (MM-PUR - Purchasing)?

SAP Term: Plan to Procure

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: A scenario that covers the entire end-to-end process of procuring direct materials. The first step in the scenario is the planning of external procurement, resulting in the identification of the required materials and the creation of purchase requisitions. In the second step, the required materials are purchased and a supplier invoice for the materials is created. You also have the possibility to collaborate with suppliers on the Business Network. In this case you send out purchase orders and receive supplier invoices on the Business Network.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Plan to Procure is a term used in SAP's MM-PUR Purchasing module. It is a process that helps organizations plan and manage their procurement activities. It involves creating a plan for the purchase of goods and services, setting up contracts with suppliers, and monitoring the progress of the procurement process. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Plan to Procure can be used to create a plan for the purchase of goods and services. This plan can include details such as the type of goods or services needed, the quantity, the price, and the delivery date. Once the plan is created, it can be used to create purchase orders and contracts with suppliers. The progress of the procurement process can then be monitored using Plan to Procure. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a Plan to Procure, it is important to ensure that all details are accurate and up-to-date. This will help ensure that the procurement process runs smoothly and efficiently. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes in the plan so that they can be incorporated into future plans. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Plan to Procure, please refer to SAP's MM-PUR Purchasing documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information on how to use Plan to Procure in SAP's MM-PUR Purchasing module.