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What is homogeneous category in SAP PSM-GPR - Procurement for Public Sector?


SAP Term: homogeneous category

  • Component: PSM-GPR

  • Component Name: Procurement for Public Sector

  • Description: A group of product categories that was created for the purpose of applying a common purchasing threshold to this group of product categories.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    Homogeneous category is a term used in the SAP PSM-GPR Procurement for Public Sector component. It is a type of procurement category that is used to group together similar items or services that are purchased from the same supplier. This allows for easier management of the procurement process and helps to ensure that the best value is obtained for each item or service. 
    
    How to use it: 
    In order to use homogeneous categories, the user must first define the categories in the system. This can be done by selecting the appropriate category from a list of available categories or by creating a new category. Once the categories have been defined, they can be used to group together similar items or services when creating purchase orders. This will help to ensure that all items or services are purchased from the same supplier and that the best value is obtained for each item or service. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When creating homogeneous categories, it is important to ensure that they are as specific as possible. This will help to ensure that only items or services that are truly similar are grouped together. It is also important to ensure that all items or services within a category are purchased from the same supplier in order to get the best value for each item or service. 
    
    Related Information: 
    For more information on homogeneous categories and how they can be used in SAP PSM-GPR Procurement for Public Sector, please refer to SAP Help documentation.
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