What is vendor subrange in SAP MM - Materials Management?

SAP Term: vendor subrange

• Component: MM

• Component Name: Materials Management

• Description: A subdivision of the full range of products offered by a vendor e.g. the Henkel company has the subranges "adhesives" and "washing powder". Individual conditions apply for each individual subrange. If a vendor has subranges, each item offered by the vendor must be assigned to the appropriate subrange to enable the system to correctly determine the conditions for the subrange.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Vendor Subrange is a feature in SAP Materials Management (MM) that allows users to group vendors into different categories. This helps to simplify the process of selecting vendors for purchasing activities. It also helps to ensure that the right vendors are chosen for the right tasks. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use Vendor Subrange, users must first create a vendor group in the system. This can be done by going to the “Vendor Master” tab in the MM module and selecting “Create Vendor Group”. Once the group is created, users can assign vendors to it by selecting “Assign Vendors” from the same tab. Finally, users can assign a subrange to each vendor group by selecting “Assign Subrange” from the same tab. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating vendor groups, it is important to consider how they will be used in purchasing activities. For example, if a company is purchasing from multiple vendors, it may be beneficial to create separate groups for each vendor type (e.g., domestic vs international). This will make it easier to select the right vendors for each task. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Vendor Subrange, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.