SAP MM: Outline Purchase Agreements With Vendors using SAP MM

Purpose

You use this component if you wish to enter into longer-term purchasing arrangements with vendors regarding the supply of materials or the performance of services.

Outline agreements can be subject to a release (approval or clearance) procedure. For further information on this topic, refer to the section Release Procedure.

For information on the use of contracts in the procurement of services, refer to the MM External Services Management documentation.

For information on special types of ordering, such as consignment, subcontracting, or inter-company stock transfers, refer to the documentation MM Special Stocks and Special Forms of Procurement in Materials Management.

For information on materials planning, refer to the documentation PP Material Requirements Planning.