What is score in SAP MM-PUR - Purchasing?

SAP Term: score

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: The result of the computation of performance data in respect of main or subcriteria for vendor evaluation purposes. In vendor evaluation, a vendor's overall score is determined as follows: The system multiplies the scores attained in respect of the main criteria by user-defined weighting factors expressed as percentages. The results are added together and the sum then divided by the number of main criteria. This figure is then divided by the maximum weighting factor. The result is the vendor's overall score.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Score is a feature in the SAP MM-PUR Purchasing component that allows users to assign a numerical value to a vendor or supplier. This numerical value is used to evaluate the performance of the vendor or supplier and can be used to determine which vendors or suppliers should be used for future purchases. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the score feature, users must first assign a numerical value to each vendor or supplier. This value can range from 0-100, with 0 being the lowest score and 100 being the highest. Once the scores have been assigned, users can then use the scores to evaluate the performance of each vendor or supplier and make decisions about which vendors or suppliers should be used for future purchases. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assigning scores to vendors or suppliers, it is important to consider all relevant factors such as quality of products, delivery times, customer service, and pricing. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update the scores as needed in order to ensure that they accurately reflect the performance of each vendor or supplier. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the score feature in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tips and tricks for using this feature effectively.