What is purchase requisition in SAP (MM-PUR - Purchasing)?

SAP Term: purchase requisition

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: A request or instruction to to procure a quantity of a material or service so that it is available at a certain point in time.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A purchase requisition is a document used in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing to request goods or services from an external vendor. It is created by a requester and sent to the purchasing department for approval. The purchase requisition contains information such as the item description, quantity, price, and delivery date. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a purchase requisition in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing, the requester must first enter the item description, quantity, price, and delivery date into the system. Once this information is entered, the requester can submit the purchase requisition for approval. The purchasing department will then review the purchase requisition and either approve or reject it. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a purchase requisition in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing, it is important to provide as much detail as possible about the item being requested. This will help ensure that the purchasing department can quickly and accurately review and approve the purchase requisition. 
  
  Related Information: 
  In SAP MM-PUR Purchasing, a purchase order is created after a purchase requisition has been approved. The purchase order contains all of the same information as the purchase requisition but also includes additional details such as payment terms and delivery instructions.