How to use ME05 - Generate Source List

SAP Transaction Code - Details

• Transaction Code: ME05

  Description: Generate Source List

  Release: S/4HANA and ECC 6

  Menu Path:

  • Logistics > Materials Management > Purchasing > Master Data > Source List > Follow-On Functions > Generate
  • Logistics > Logistics Execution > JIT Outbound > Environment > Purchasing > Master Data > Source List > Follow-On Functions > Generate
  • Logistics > Logistics Execution > JIT Inbound > Environment > Purchasing > Master Data > Source List > Follow-On Functions > Generate
  • Logistics > Production > Kanban > Environment > Purchasing > Master Data > Source List > Follow-On Functions > Generate

• • Program: RM06W003

    Screen: 1000

    Authorization Object: M_ORDR_WRK

  • Development Package: ME

    Package Description: Purchasing

    Parent Package: APPL

  • Module/Component: MM-PUR

    Description: Purchasing

Smart SAP Assistant

• SAP Tcode: ME05 - Generate Source List

  
  Overview:
  ME05 is a SAP transaction code used to generate source lists. It is used to create and maintain source lists for materials in the Materials Management (MM) module. Source lists are used to determine the valid sources of supply for a material. 
  
  Functionality: 
  ME05 allows users to create and maintain source lists for materials in the MM module. It enables users to define the valid sources of supply for a material, such as vendors, plants, and storage locations. The source list also contains information about the delivery time, minimum order quantity, and other relevant data. 
  
  Step-by-step How to Use: 
  1. Enter the transaction code ME05 in the command field. 
  2. Enter the material number for which you want to create a source list. 
  3. Select the “Create” button to create a new source list for the material. 
  4. Enter the vendor number and other relevant data in the appropriate fields. 
  5. Select “Save” to save your changes and generate the source list. 
  
  Other Recommendations: 
  It is recommended that users review their source lists regularly to ensure that they are up-to-date and accurate. Additionally, users should be aware that changes made in ME05 will affect all documents related to the material, such as purchase orders and contracts.