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SAP SRM (Supplier Relationship Management)
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Beginner Level (Chapters 1–30): Introduction and Core Concepts
What Is SAP SRM? An Overview
Understanding Supplier Relationship Management in SAP
Evolution of SAP SRM in the SAP Landscape
SRM vs MM: Key Differences and Integration
SAP SRM Architecture and Deployment Options
SRM System Landscape: Development, Quality, Production
Introduction to SAP SRM User Interface
Navigating the SRM Portal: Supplier and Buyer Views
Organizational Structure in SRM
Defining Users and Roles in SAP SRM
Business Partners in SRM: Concepts and Setup
Vendor Master Data Management in SRM
Introduction to Master Data Synchronization
Overview of Procure-to-Pay Process in SRM
Introduction to Shopping Carts in SRM
Basic Sourcing and Purchasing Processes
Understanding Product Categories and Catalogs
Creating and Managing Purchase Requisitions
Purchase Orders in SRM: Manual and Auto Generation
Supplier Evaluation Basics
Creating Sourcing Cockpit Scenarios
SRM Workflow Overview
Approvals and Release Strategies
Understanding Business Add-Ins (BADIs) in SRM
Introduction to SRM-MDM Catalog Integration
Contract Management in SAP SRM
Basics of Bidding Engine and RFx
Tracking and Managing Confirmations
Goods Receipt and Invoice Management Overview
Reporting and Analytics Basics in SAP SRM
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Intermediate Level (Chapters 31–70): Functional Deep Dives and Process Configuration
Extended Classic vs Classic Scenario in SAP SRM
Configuring Purchase Orders and Shopping Carts
SRM-MDM Integration Best Practices
Defining and Using Product Categories
Price Comparison and Bid Evaluation
Creating and Managing RFx Documents
Supplier Self-Service Portal: Overview and Configuration
Vendor Registration and Prequalification Process
Understanding SRM Roles and Authorization Objects
Configuring Organizational Units and Business Partners
Advanced Workflow Customization
Defining Conditions and Pricing in SRM
Customizing Number Ranges in SRM
Contract Lifecycle Management in SRM
Framework Purchase Agreements and Operational Contracts
Transaction Monitoring and Error Handling
Catalog Management: Internal and External Catalogs
Integration with SAP ECC: MM, FI, and SD
Integration with SAP SUS (Supplier Self Services)
Advanced Shopping Cart Features and Enhancements
Confirmation Control and Goods Acknowledgement
Invoice Verification and Payment Processes
SRM and Supplier Evaluation Scorecards
SRM Reporting Using BW and BI Tools
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in SRM
Using Adobe Interactive Forms in SRM
Supplier Classification and Grouping
Internal vs External Sourcing
Workflow Troubleshooting in SRM
Customizing RFx Templates
Supplier Qualification Process and Questionnaires
Performance-Based Contracting
Archiving Documents in SRM
Configuring SRM UI5 Applications
Data Replication Using CRM Middleware
PI/XI Integration for SRM Interfaces
Approval via Email and Offline Processing
Procurement Analytics and Spend Analysis
Supplier Collaboration Scenarios
SRM Upgrade Considerations and Strategy
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Advanced Level (Chapters 71–100): Technical Configuration, Optimization, and Real-World Scenarios
Debugging and Troubleshooting in SAP SRM
Enhancing SRM Using Custom BADIs and User Exits
SRM Middleware Monitoring and Error Resolution
Data Load and Synchronization Between SRM and ECC
Advanced Integration with SAP Ariba
Security and Role Audit in SRM Systems
Performance Optimization Techniques in SRM
Configuring Supplier KPIs and Scorecards
SRM and SAP Fiori Integration
Leveraging CDS Views for SRM Reporting
Cross-System Workflow Triggers
Configuring Alerts and Notifications
Using SAP BRF+ in SRM Workflows
Change Management in Supplier Onboarding
Automating Requisition to Invoice Lifecycle
Multi-Client and Multi-Company Code Architecture
Localization and Globalization of SRM Processes
Digital Signature and Compliance in Supplier Docs
Handling Procurement for Services and Projects
Multi-Currency and Multi-Language Support
Audit Trail and Traceability for Procurement Events
Creating SRM Fiori Apps for Custom Scenarios
Implementing Supplier Scorecards via BW Integration
Using SAP GRC with SRM for Compliance Management
Supplier Risk Management Integration
Green Procurement and Sustainability in SRM
Supplier Innovation and Collaboration Framework
Future of SAP SRM in S/4HANA Environment
Migrating from SRM to SAP Ariba or S/4HANA Procurement
Final Thoughts: Designing a Supplier-Centric SAP Landscape