How does Material master data work?

A single material identity is extended into the organizational views needed to buy, store, plan, make, sell, value, and account for a product.

OBJECT ANATOMY

Identity is shared; operational readiness is view-specific

IDENTITY

Basic data

Material number, type, description, units, dimensions, status, and classifications describe the reusable product.

SUPPLY

Plant and purchasing

Procurement type, purchasing values, source context, MRP parameters, lead times, and lot sizing support supply.

DEMAND

Sales and logistics

Sales-area, tax, delivering-plant, loading, storage, and availability data support fulfilment.

VALUE

Accounting and costing

Valuation class, price control, price, valuation area, and costing views support financial treatment.

FIND, INPUT, PROVE

Start with organizational levels—not an isolated field

Find or maintain

Use MM03 to inspect and MM01/MM02 to create or extend where permitted. Select the material type, plant, storage location, sales area, and views required by the process.

Valuation settings

Find valuation class, price control, and price in the accounting view for the relevant valuation area. Configuration determines which values are allowed and which G/L account is selected.

Transaction proof

Prove procurement with a PO or material document, planning with MRP results, sales with a sales order, and valuation with the connected accounting document.