How to use METAL - Transaction Starter Purchasing

SAP Transaction Code - Details

• Transaction Code: METAL

  Description: Transaction Starter Purchasing

  Release: S/4HANA and ECC 6

• • Program: RM_METAL

    Screen: 1000

    Authorization Object:

  • Development Package: MMPUR_PORTAL

    Package Description: Linkage of Portal to Purchasing

    Parent Package: MMPUR_UI

  • Module/Component: MM-PUR

    Description: Purchasing

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• SAP Tcode: METAL - Transaction Starter Purchasing

  
  Overview:
  METAL - Transaction Starter Purchasing is a SAP transaction code used to initiate the purchasing process in SAP. It is used to create purchase orders, manage vendors, and track the status of orders. 
  
  Functionality:
  METAL - Transaction Starter Purchasing allows users to create purchase orders, manage vendors, and track the status of orders. It also allows users to view and edit existing purchase orders, as well as create new ones. Additionally, it provides users with the ability to view and analyze vendor performance data. 
  
  Step-by-step How to Use:
  1. Log into SAP and navigate to the METAL - Transaction Starter Purchasing screen. 
  2. Select the “Create Purchase Order” option from the menu. 
  3. Enter the necessary information for the purchase order, such as vendor name, item description, quantity, and price. 
  4. Click “Save” to save the purchase order. 
  5. To view or edit an existing purchase order, select the “View/Edit Purchase Order” option from the menu. 
  6. Select the desired purchase order from the list of available orders and click “Open” to view or edit it. 
  7. To view vendor performance data, select the “Vendor Performance” option from the menu. 
  8. Select a vendor from the list of available vendors and click “Open” to view their performance data. 
  9. To track the status of an order, select the “Order Status” option from the menu and enter in the order number for which you would like to check its status. 
  10. Click “Search” to view the status of your order. 
  
  Other Recommendations:
  It is recommended that users familiarize themselves with all of METAL - Transaction Starter Purchasing's features before using it in order to ensure that they are using it correctly and efficiently. Additionally, users should always double-check their entries before saving any changes or creating new purchase orders in order to avoid any mistakes or errors that could lead to costly delays or other issues down the line.