S4520 - Purchasing in SAP S/4HANA Training Course

The Purchasing in SAP S/4HANA course provides a comprehensive understanding of procurement processes, purchasing master data, and configuration steps in SAP S/4HANA.

It covers end-to-end purchasing processes and their practical implementation in the system.

This training covers:

Purchasing processes in SAP S/4HANA
Purchasing master data configuration
Procurement execution
Supplier management and evaluation

Includes both operational and customizing perspectives.

Based on Software Release

SAP S/4HANA 2023

Notes

This course builds on S4500 – Sourcing and Procurement.

Prior knowledge is required for participation.

We can organize this training at your preferred date and location. Contact Us!

Prerequisites

Essential:

Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA sourcing and procurement processes (S4500 level)

Recommended:

Basic knowledge of customizing

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for:

Application Consultants
Super / Key / Power Users
Project Managers

What You Will Learn

After completing this course, you will be able to:

Create and maintain purchasing master data
Configure and execute procurement processes
Manage source determination and supply sources
Optimize purchasing processes
Perform supplier evaluation using KPIs

Training Outline

Purchasing Master Data

Material master
Business partner (supplier)
Purchasing info records
Sources of supply and conditions

Source and Supply Management

Contracts and scheduling agreements
Source determination
Source lists and quota arrangements
Blocking sources of supply

Procurement Processes

Self-service requisitioning
Processing purchase requisitions
Purchase order processing and monitoring
Situation handling

Approval and Workflow

Document release procedures
Releasing purchase requisitions and purchase orders
Flexible workflow configuration

Special Procurement Processes

Invoice plans
Blanket purchase orders
Subcontracting
Additional procurement functions

Customizing

Document types and field selection
Advanced customizing topics

Analytics and Performance

Supplier evaluation
KPI-based supplier analysis

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Frequently asked questions about S4520 - Purchasing in SAP S/4HANA Training Course (FAQ)

Supplier management supports procurement by helping organizations work with the right vendors, reduce purchasing risks, and maintain healthier long-term business relationships. In SAP S/4HANA, supplier data is managed centrally, making it easier to evaluate factors such as pricing, delivery performance, and collaboration history. This allows procurement decisions to be based not only on cost but also on quality and reliability.

A purchase requisition is the formal expression of a need for a product or service within the system. A purchase order is the commercial document sent to the supplier after that need has been reviewed and approved. This distinction creates a clear control point between internal demand and external purchasing activity. As a result, procurement teams can evaluate requests, choose the right supplier, and manage the ordering process more effectively.

In SAP S/4HANA, procurement processes usually begin with identifying a need and continue through steps such as purchase requisition, quotation handling, supplier selection, purchase order creation, goods receipt, and invoice verification. This structure helps organizations manage procurement operations in a more controlled, traceable, and policy-compliant way. Managing these steps in the system also reduces manual errors and makes procurement performance easier to monitor.

Procurement documents and approval processes are important because they help control spending and support compliance with company purchasing policies. When requisitions, purchase orders, and related documents are recorded in the system, procurement becomes more transparent. Approval workflows prevent unauthorized spending and ensure that decisions are made at the right levels. This is especially valuable for audit readiness, budget control, and operational discipline.

This training provides a strong foundation for those who want to understand procurement processes in SAP S/4HANA together with the underlying process flow logic. Participants gain a clearer view of key procurement documents, relationships between process steps, supplier management, and how purchasing operations are represented in the system. This makes it a solid starting point for understanding daily procurement activities and moving into more advanced purchasing and supply chain topics.

Reporting and analytics are essential for evaluating procurement performance and identifying areas for improvement. With SAP S/4HANA, users can gain better visibility into spending patterns, supplier performance, ordering processes, and operational bottlenecks. This visibility supports procurement teams not only in managing daily transactions but also in making more strategic, data-driven decisions.

Invoice verification creates a direct link between procurement and finance by comparing the supplier invoice with purchase order and goods receipt information. This control mechanism helps detect issues such as overbilling, incomplete delivery, or pricing inconsistencies at an early stage. As a result, only accurate and approved transactions are posted to financial records, which is a major advantage for financial accuracy and internal control.

The goods receipt process is a critical step because it confirms that ordered materials have actually been received and recorded in the system. This stage is important for updating inventory, triggering quality-related processes, and ensuring that subsequent invoice verification steps proceed correctly. Properly managing goods receipt also creates strong coordination between procurement, warehouse, and finance teams while preserving process integrity.

Absolutely. We do not only host trainings at public centers; we can also conduct them directly at your premises. We can customize the curriculum to meet your team's specific needs and organize the session at your preferred location and date.

Yes, we prioritize location flexibility. We offer live-streaming (hybrid) support for most of our trainings. If you are unable to attend in person, you can join our physical classroom setting interactively via our digital platforms and participate in hands-on workshops remotely.