How to use ME18 - Send Purchasing Info Record


SAP Transaction Code - Details

  • Transaction Code: ME18

    Description: Send Purchasing Info Record

    Release: S/4HANA and ECC 6

    Menu Path:

    • Logistics > Logistics Execution > Transportation > Transportation Planning > External Planning System > ALE Monitoring > Goto > Master Data Distribution > Logistics > Purchasing Info Record > Send
    • Logistics > Logistics Execution > Master Data > Transportation > Shipment Costs > ALE Monitoring > Goto > Master Data Distribution > Logistics > Purchasing Info Record > Send
    • Tools > ALE > Master Data Distribution > Logistics > Purchasing Info Record > Send
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    • Program: RBDSEINF

      Screen: 1000

      Authorization Object:

    • Development Package: ME

      Package Description: Purchasing

      Parent Package: APPL

    • Module/Component: MM-PUR

      Description: Purchasing


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  • SAP Tcode: ME18 - Send Purchasing Info Record
    
    Overview:
    The SAP transaction code ME18 is used to send purchasing info records to vendors. It is a part of the Materials Management (MM) module and is used to create and maintain purchasing info records. This transaction code is used to store information about the vendor, such as the vendor's contact information, payment terms, and delivery terms. 
    
    Functionality: 
    The ME18 transaction code allows users to create and maintain purchasing info records for vendors. It also allows users to view and edit existing purchasing info records. The purchasing info record contains information about the vendor, such as contact information, payment terms, and delivery terms. This information can be used to create purchase orders for the vendor. 
    
    Step-by-step How to Use: 
    1. Enter the transaction code ME18 in the command field. 
    2. Enter the vendor number in the Vendor field. 
    3. Enter the purchasing organization in the Purchasing Organization field. 
    4. Enter the purchasing group in the Purchasing Group field. 
    5. Enter the plant in the Plant field. 
    6. Enter the material group in the Material Group field. 
    7. Enter any additional information in the Additional Data field, if necessary. 
    8. Click on Save to save your changes or click on Cancel to cancel your changes. 
    9. Click on Exit to exit the transaction code ME18. 
    
    Other Recommendations: 
    It is recommended that users familiarize themselves with all of the fields available in ME18 before using it, as this will help ensure that all of the necessary information is entered correctly and accurately. Additionally, users should always save their changes before exiting out of ME18 to ensure that their changes are saved properly and that no data is lost or corrupted during the process.
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