Business Requirement
In order to maintain consistency and accuracy in the Global Material Master new material groups are created centrally by the Master Data Department. Material group field is used to track sales and purchases by manufacturer or brand. The tracking and reporting of material groups allows for the business to make important decisions on purchasing and inventory. Inaccurate Material Groups: Create in accurate reports that effect business intelligence Have A negative impact on customer service Create duplicate records
Standards
The Global Master Description should be entered as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. Manufactures part number as listed on the manufacturer price file or as displayed as standard practice in the industry (excluding the special characters * ? % &) If no price file exists please use manufacturer part number as displayed in the manufactures catalog or web site If no manufactures catalog exist please inquire with the manufacturer or distributer for the required manufacture part number If still un sure of the manufactures part number please email details of the material to Senior Product Specialist so that we may designate a manufactures part number
SAP Security
The Global Material Description field is unsecure to local super users. The Master Data Department will investigate all new materials being created. Reports will be run daily to capture all new items created by our global partners. We will be in contact with our global partners ensure the materials being created are accurate and meet the needs of our customers and business users.
Approval
Date 07/10/2013 Data Integrity Council Member Approval
Yes