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Using Standard Service (PM03)

Objective

After completing this lesson, you will be able to use Standard Service (PM03)

Procurement Modes

Image shows three procurement types: External Lean Services, External Framework Order, and External Standard.

There are two Procurement Modes available that can be selected in Customizing:

Compatibility Mode ( = standard mode)
Enhanced Procurement Mode

The Compatibility Mode allows you to procure externally processed operations regardless of whether they’re defined as a service by their control key PM02 and PM03 in the standard system). The system default setting is the Compatibility Mode. The Compatibility Mode does not support lean service procurement.

The Enhanced Procurement Mode enables the procurement of lean services. Lean services are a type of service that can be purchased in the same way as materials using the SAP Fiori apps for service procurement such as Manage Purchase Orders, Manage Service Entry Sheets - Lean Services, and Create Supplier Invoice.

Standard Service (PM03)

Service Procurement – External (Service)

Image shows External Standard flow: Operation PM03, Service Package, Purchase Requisition, Order Release, Purchase Order, Service Entry, and Invoice Receipt.

Create order operation with control key PM03.
This will define an external operation with a service specification.
Purchase Requisition.
Depending on the order type, a purchase requisition is generated either when the order is saved or when it's released. The purchase requisition contains the service specification.
Order Release.
Latest point in time when purchase requisition can be created. A standard purchaser receives the purchase requisition.
Purchase Order.
In purchasing, a purchase order is created with reference to the maintenance order. The purchase order contains the service specification.
Service Entry.
A service entry sheet is created for the purchase order. The services delivered are entered into the service entry sheet. After the final entry, the service sheet has to be accepted.
Invoice Receipt.
The invoice is entered with reference to the purchase order and will appear in the document flow of the order. Any invoice differences are automatically credited or debited to the maintenance order.

How to Create an Order for Service Procurement

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