TS452 - Sourcing and Procurement in SAP S/4HANA - Academy Part II Course Overview

To ensure that participants can successfully engage with the TS452 - Sourcing and Procurement in SAP S/4HANA - Academy Part II course and fully benefit from its curriculum, the following are the minimum required prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of procurement and inventory management processes.
• Familiarity with the navigation and general concepts of SAP S/4HANA, ideally gained through hands-on experience or completion of a basic SAP S/4HANA training course (such as SAP01 or SAP01E).
• Knowledge of the material master data as it relates to sourcing and procurement activities.
• Understanding of the accounts payable process within SAP S/4HANA, covering the fundamental steps from invoice receipt to payment.
• Comprehension of the integration points between procurement and other SAP modules like finance and controlling (FI/CO).
• Prior exposure to or knowledge of the core processes in logistics and materials management, which may have been obtained through work experience or previous training.

These prerequisites are intended to provide a foundation that will help learners grasp the more advanced concepts and customizing activities presented in the TS452 course. If you have gaps in any of these areas, we recommend addressing them with introductory courses or self-study to maximize your learning experience in this training.

Target Audience for TS452 - Sourcing and Procurement in SAP S/4HANA - Academy Part II

1. The TS452 course delves into advanced procurement and inventory management in SAP S/4HANA, targeting experienced supply chain professionals.

   
   

• SAP Procurement Analysts
• Supply Chain Managers
• Inventory and Warehouse Operations Managers
• SAP MM (Materials Management) Consultants
• Buyers and Purchasing Specialists
• Logistics and Distribution Coordinators
• ERP Systems Analysts
• Operations Planners
• Procurement Officers
• Vendor and Supplier Relationship Managers
• Accounts Payable Professionals
• Material and Inventory Controllers
• Business Process Owners in Supply Chain and Procurement
• IT Professionals implementing or maintaining SAP S/4HANA
• SAP End Users involved in Sourcing, Procurement, and Inventory Management functions

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this TS452 - Sourcing and Procurement in SAP S/4HANA - Academy Part II?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes

The TS452 - Sourcing and Procurement in SAP S/4HANA - Academy Part II course deepens your understanding of advanced procurement processes and customizing in SAP S/4HANA, enhancing your skills in inventory and supplier management.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Goods Movements Mastery: Understand and execute goods receipts, stock transfers, and goods issues within SAP S/4HANA.
• Reservation Techniques: Learn to create and manage reservations for materials in inventory.
• Subcontracting and Consignment Processes: Acquire skills to manage subcontracting cycles and vendor consignment operations effectively.
• Physical Inventory Execution: Gain proficiency in conducting physical inventory checks, adjustments, and reconciliations.
• Inventory Management Analysis: Analyze inventory levels and movements to optimize stock and reduce costs.
• Advanced Inventory Customizing: Customize SAP S/4HANA settings to better suit organizational inventory management practices.
• Supplier Master Data Customizing: Set up and maintain supplier master data to ensure accurate procurement processes.
• Invoice Processing: Process invoices accurately, including entry and managing variances.
• Dealing with Variances and Invoice Blocks: Identify and resolve discrepancies in invoices and learn how to manage blocked invoices.
• Financial Adjustments in Procurement: Handle subsequent debits/credits, delivery costs, and credit memos effectively.
• GR/IR Account Maintenance: Maintain the Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt account to ensure accurate financial posting.
• Material Master Data Customizing: Configure material master data according to specific business needs.
• Automatic Account Determination: Customize the system for automatic posting to General Ledger accounts.
• Material Valuation Techniques: Understand the special features of material valuation in SAP S/4HANA.
• Practical Application through Case Study: Apply learned concepts to real-life scenarios via a comprehensive case study to solidify knowledge and skills.