Main Data − This will include basic data (base unit of measure, weight), purchasing data (over tolerance and under tolerance), accounting data (standard price, moving price).Īdditional Data − This will include additional information like short description about material, currency etc. The data screens that are used to create material master can be divided into two categories − So, each user department has its own view of the material master record. Since there are different departments in an enterprise and each department works on some specific material, they will enter different information regarding their material. This data will include information on the materials that a company can procure, produce, store, or sell. This is the enterprise main source of material-specific data. The key points to note about material master data are as follows − SAP Master Data is of the following two types − Transactional data − Data that is associated with processing of business transaction is transactional data.

For example: Vendor is a type of master data that is used for creating purchase orders or contracts. It remains constant over time but we need to update it on a regular basis. Master data − Data that is created centrally, and is valid for all applications. The important thing while creating any data is to maintain data integrity. SAP R/3 works on real-time data, i.e., there is no time lag between data entry and data availability.

Sap material group table