What is 'process type' in SAP SRD-SRM-PRO - SRM-Purchase Requests and Orders?

process type - Overview

• Component: SRD-SRM-PRO

• Component Name: SRM-Purchase Requests and Orders

• Description: A type of procurement process. The procurement process for materials can vary from non-stock, to-stock, to third-party, whereas the procurement of services can vary from third-party to direct.

process type - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Process type is a classification of purchase requests and orders in SAP SRM. It is used to define the workflow and the approval process for a purchase request or order. The process type also determines the document type and the document flow. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Process types are used to define the workflow and approval process for a purchase request or order. The process type is selected when creating a purchase request or order. The process type determines the document type and document flow. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When selecting a process type, make sure that it matches the workflow and approval process that you want to use for the purchase request or order. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on process types in SAP SRM, please refer to the SAP Help Portal.