What is standard service catalog in SAP MM-SRV - External Services?

SAP Term: standard service catalog

• Component: MM-SRV

• Component Name: External Services

• Description: A general, standardized catalog of text modules used to describe services. The standard service catalog SSC is one way of storing service descriptions as master data without redundancy. Frequently used parts of service descriptions are stored in standard service catalogs as text modules. The complete description of a service is compiled from different text modules. A maximum of six modules can be used. Each text module has a number. The standard service catalog number, SSC number, uniquely defining a service, is made up of the numbers of the individual text modules. SSC numbers can be used for creating service specifications in purchasing documents. Standard service catalogs can be divided into service types for particular trades or groups of activities for example, masonry work, maintenance or servicing, or cleaning services. An SSC number contains the numbers of the service type and of the standard service catalog edition. The complete number comprises the following elements

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• Key Concepts: 
  Standard service catalog is a component of SAP Materials Management (MM) External Services. It is a tool that allows users to create and manage a list of services that can be used for procurement. This list can include services such as maintenance, repair, and installation. The standard service catalog also allows users to define the parameters of the services, such as the cost and duration. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the standard service catalog, users must first create a list of services that they want to include in the catalog. This list can be created manually or imported from an external source. Once the list is created, users can then define the parameters for each service, such as cost and duration. The standard service catalog also allows users to assign a category to each service, which helps with organization and searchability. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a standard service catalog, it is important to ensure that all services are accurately categorized. This will help users quickly find the services they need when searching through the catalog. Additionally, it is important to keep the list of services up-to-date by regularly reviewing and updating it as needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP Materials Management (MM) External Services and the standard service catalog, please refer to SAP’s official documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_MM_External_Services/latest/en-US