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MM03

Quick answer

MM03 displays a material master read-only, for reviewing any view’s data (basic, purchasing, sales, MRP, accounting) without changing it.

Key takeaways

  • Views and organizational levels to display.
  • Use it to check which views/plants a material has.
  • Safe way to investigate material data.
  • Watch out: Using the wrong variant (create vs change vs display).

Purpose

It displays a material master read-only, for reviewing any view’s data (basic, purchasing, sales, MRP, accounting) without changing it.

Key fields and screen

  • Material number.
  • Views and organizational levels to display.
  • Read-only view data.
  • Where the material is extended (plants, sales areas).

Tips

  • Use it to check which views/plants a material has.
  • Safe way to investigate material data.
  • From accounting view, see valuation and price.

Common errors

  • (Display only.)
  • Material not extended to the plant/sales area you check.
  • Missing display authorization.

Common pitfalls

  • Using the wrong variant (create vs change vs display).
  • Missing prerequisite master data or authorization.
  • Not checking the resulting document/log.

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Check your understanding

  1. Which statement is true of MM03?

    • A. Authenticating to SAP APIs establishes who is calling and what they may do, via mechanisms ranging from basic…
    • B. EKKO is a key SAP table in MM (Purchasing).
    • C. Material number.
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    C. Material number.

    Covered in the “Key fields and screen” section of this lesson.

  2. Which of these also applies to MM03?

    • A. Configuring in the wrong client.
    • B. Choosing the wrong stack (ABAP vs Java) for the product.
    • C. Read-only view data.
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    C. Read-only view data.

    Covered in the “Key fields and screen” section of this lesson.

  3. Which part of the Learn SAP curriculum covers MM03?

    • A. SAP ABAP development
    • B. SAP MCQs
    • C. SAP TCodes
    Show answer

    C. SAP TCodes

    This lesson sits in the SAP TCodes section of the Learn SAP course.

Frequently asked questions

What does MM03 stand for in SAP?

MM03 is the SAP transaction code for Display Material (MM). It displays a material master read-only, for reviewing any view’s data (basic, purchasing, sales, MRP, accounting) without changing it.

What is another point to note about MM03?

Material number. Views and organizational levels to display. Read-only view data.

What else is worth knowing about MM03?

Use it to check which views/plants a material has. Safe way to investigate material data. From accounting view, see valuation and price.

What tends to go wrong with MM03?

Using the wrong variant (create vs change vs display). Missing prerequisite master data or authorization. Not checking the resulting document/log.
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