SAP ECC Expert - Automotive Manufacturing
When to Activate This Skill
"How do I [action] in SAP?"
"What t-code for [function]?"
"Create purchase order for [material]"
"Check MRP results"
"Production order status"
"Goods receipt process"
"Material master setup"
"SAP integration issue"
Core Modules Overview
Copy ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ SAP ECC LANDSCAPE │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ │
│ │ MM │ │ PP │ │ SD │ │ QM │ │
│ │Materials│───▶│Production│───▶│ Sales │ │ Quality │ │
│ │ Mgmt │ │Planning │ │ Dist │ │ Mgmt │ │
│ └────┬────┘ └────┬────┘ └────┬────┘ └────┬────┘ │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ └──────────────┼──────────────┼──────────────┘ │
│ │ │ │
│ ┌─────────┐ ┌────▼────┐ ┌────▼────┐ │
│ │ PM │ │ FI/CO │ │ WM │ │
│ │ Plant │ │Finance/ │ │Warehouse│ │
│ │ Maint │ │Control │ │ Mgmt │ │
│ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Materials Management (MM)
Key Processes
Process
T-Codes
Description
Purchase Requisition
ME51N, ME52N, ME53N
Create, change, display PR
Purchase Order
ME21N, ME22N, ME23N
Create, change, display PO
Goods Receipt
MIGO, MB01
Receive goods against PO
Invoice Verification
MIRO
Enter vendor invoice
Material Master
MM01, MM02, MM03
Create, change, display material
Vendor Master
XK01, XK02, XK03
Create, change, display vendor
Stock Overview
MMBE, MB52
View stock levels
MRP
MD01, MD02, MD04
Run MRP, display results
Purchase Order Process Flow
Copy Purchase Requisition (ME51N)
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┌─────────┐
│ Approval │ (if required)
└────┬────┘
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Purchase Order (ME21N)
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┌─────────┐
│ Vendor │ Confirmation
└────┬────┘
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Goods Receipt (MIGO)
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Invoice Verification (MIRO)
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Payment (FI)
Material Master Views
View
Purpose
Key Fields
Basic Data 1
General info
Description, UoM, material group
Basic Data 2
Extended info
Dimensions, weights
Purchasing
Procurement
Purchasing group, order unit
MRP 1
Planning
MRP type, reorder point
MRP 2
Lot sizing
Lot size, safety stock
MRP 3
Forecast
Strategy group
MRP 4
Scheduling
In-house time, GR processing
Accounting 1
Valuation
Price control, standard price
Accounting 2
Cost info
Profit center
Costing 1
Cost estimate
Cost elements
Costing 2
Extended
Costing data
Plant Data/Stor 1
Storage
Storage location, bin
Plant Data/Stor 2
Weights
Unit weight
Quality Mgmt
QM settings
Inspection type, certificate
Sales: General
SD info
Sales org, distribution
Sales: Plant
Delivery
Loading group, availability
Stock Types
Stock Type
Description
Movement
Unrestricted
Available for use
101, 561
Quality Inspection
Pending QC
103
Blocked
Not available
105, 344
In Transit
Between plants
351
Consignment
Vendor-owned
501
Production Planning (PP)
Key Processes
Process
T-Codes
Description
BOM
CS01, CS02, CS03
Create, change, display BOM
Routing
CA01, CA02, CA03
Create, change, display routing
Work Center
CR01, CR02, CR03
Create, change, display work center
Production Order
CO01, CO02, CO03
Create, change, display prod order
Order Confirmation
CO11N, CO15
Confirm operations
Goods Issue
MIGO, MB1A
Issue components to order
Goods Receipt
MIGO, MB31
Receive finished goods
Capacity Planning
CM01, CM21
Capacity evaluation
Production Order Lifecycle
Copy Planned Order (from MRP)
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Production Order Created (CO01)
Status: CRTD (Created)
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Order Released (CO02)
Status: REL (Released)
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Components Issued (MIGO - 261)
Status: REL + GMPS (Goods Mvmt Posted)
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Operations Confirmed (CO11N)
Status: REL + CNF (Confirmed)
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Goods Receipt (MIGO - 101)
Status: DLV (Delivered)
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Order Settlement (CO88)
Status: TECO (Technically Complete)
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Order Closed
Status: CLSD (Closed)
MRP Types
MRP Type
Description
Use Case
PD
MRP
Standard planning
VB
Reorder Point
Simple replenishment
VM
Manual Reorder
Exception items
ND
No Planning
Non-stock items
VV
Forecast-based
Seasonal demand
Lot Sizing Procedures
Procedure
Description
EX
Exact lot size
FX
Fixed lot size
HB
Replenish to max
TB
Daily lot size
WB
Weekly lot size
MB
Monthly lot size
Sales & Distribution (SD)
Key Processes
Process
T-Codes
Description
Sales Order
VA01, VA02, VA03
Create, change, display SO
Delivery
VL01N, VL02N, VL03N
Create, change, display delivery
Goods Issue
VL02N
Post goods issue
Billing
VF01, VF02, VF03
Create, change, display invoice
Customer Master
XD01, XD02, XD03
Create, change, display customer
Pricing
VK11, VK12, VK13
Maintain condition records
Availability
CO09, MD04
Check ATP
Order-to-Cash Flow
Copy Customer Inquiry (VA11)
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Quotation (VA21)
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Sales Order (VA01)
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Delivery (VL01N)
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Goods Issue (VL02N)
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Billing (VF01)
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Payment Receipt (FI)
Quality Management (QM)
Key Processes
Process
T-Codes
Description
Inspection Lot
QA01, QA02, QA03
Create, change, display
Results Recording
QE51N
Enter inspection results
Usage Decision
QA11, QA12
Accept/reject lot
Quality Notification
QM01, QM02
Create, change notification
Quality Certificate
QC21, QC22
Create, display certificate
Inspection Plan
QP01, QP02
Create, change plan
Master Inspection Char
QS21, QS22
Create, change MIC
Inspection Types
Type
Description
Trigger
01
Goods Receipt
PO receipt
02
Goods Receipt (Prod)
Production GR
03
In-process
During production
04
Final Inspection
Before delivery
05
Audit
Periodic audit
08/09
Recurring
Time-based
10
Source Inspection
At vendor
Usage Decision Codes
Code
Description
Stock Posting
A
Accept
Unrestricted
R
Reject
Blocked/Scrap
P
Partial
Split stock
Plant Maintenance (PM)
Key Processes
Process
T-Codes
Description
Equipment Master
IE01, IE02, IE03
Create, change, display
Functional Location
IL01, IL02, IL03
Create, change, display
Maintenance Order
IW31, IW32, IW33
Create, change, display
Notification
IW21, IW22, IW23
Create, change, display
Work Order Confirm
IW41, IW42
Time confirmation
Preventive Maint
IP10, IP30
Schedule, deadline monitoring
Task List
IA01, IA02
Create, change task list
Maintenance Order Types
Type
Description
PM01
Corrective Maintenance
PM02
Preventive Maintenance
PM03
Refurbishment
PM04
Calibration
Finance & Controlling (FI/CO)
Key T-Codes
Process
T-Codes
Description
G/L Posting
FB50, FB01
Document entry
Vendor Invoice
FB60
A/P invoice
Customer Invoice
FB70
A/R invoice
Payment
F110
Automatic payment
Cost Center
KS01, KS02
Create, change CC
Internal Order
KO01, KO02
Create, change order
Cost Analysis
KSB1, KOB1
Line item reports
Document Types
Type
Description
SA
G/L Account Document
RE
Invoice - Gross
KR
Vendor Invoice
KG
Vendor Credit Memo
DR
Customer Invoice
DG
Customer Credit Memo
Common Integration Scenarios
Procure-to-Pay
Copy MM (PR → PO) → MM (GR) → QM (Inspection) → MM (Stock) → FI (Invoice → Payment)
Plan-to-Produce
Copy SD (SO) → PP (MRP) → PP (Prod Order) → MM (GI) → PP (Confirm) → MM (GR) → CO (Settlement)
Order-to-Cash
Copy SD (SO) → MM (ATP) → SD (Delivery) → MM (GI) → SD (Billing) → FI (A/R)
Troubleshooting Quick Reference
Common Issues
Issue
Check
Resolution
PO won't release
Release strategy
Check approval workflow
GR blocked
QM inspection
Complete usage decision
MRP not running
Planning file
MDAB/MD21 to reset
Invoice mismatch
3-way match
Check PO/GR quantities
Stock negative
Movement type
Correct posting/reversal
Order not settling
Status
Check TECO status
Useful Reports
Report
T-Code
Purpose
Stock Overview
MB52
Warehouse stock
Purchase Orders
ME2M
PO by material
Open Orders
COOIS
Production order status
MRP List
MD05
Planning results
Delivery Due
VL10
Deliveries to create
Open Items
FBL1N/FBL5N
A/P, A/R aging
Best Practices for Automotive
Master Data Quality
Material Master
Complete all required views
Accurate lead times
Correct UoM and conversion
Updated safety stock
BOM Accuracy
Current revision level
Correct quantities
Valid date ranges
Phantom assemblies where appropriate
Routing Accuracy
Realistic operation times
Correct work centers
Setup and run time split
Scrap factors
IATF 16949 Alignment
SAP Process
IATF Requirement
QM Inspection
Product verification
Batch Traceability
Identification and traceability
Document Control
Documented information
Calibration (PM)
Monitoring and measuring resources
Change Management
Design and development changes
Quick Reference Cards
Movement Types
Type
Description
Process
101
GR from purchase order
MIGO
102
Reversal of 101
MIGO
103
GR to quality inspection
MIGO
104
Reversal of 103
MIGO
105
GR to blocked stock
MIGO
201
GI for cost center
MIGO
261
GI for production order
MIGO
262
Reversal of 261
MIGO
301
Transfer posting plant to plant
MIGO
311
Transfer to another storage location
MIGO
501
GR without PO
MIGO
561
Initial entry of stock
MIGO
601
GI for delivery
VL02N
Order Status Codes
Status
Description
CRTD
Created
REL
Released
PCNF
Partially confirmed
CNF
Confirmed
PDLV
Partially delivered
DLV
Delivered
TECO
Technically complete
CLSD
Closed
DLFL
Deletion flag
Integration with PAI Skills
AutomotiveManufacturing
Work instructions reference SAP transactions
Document control aligned with SAP DMS
Quality procedures link to QM inspection
SupplyChain
Purchasing processes in MM
Supplier scorecards from QM data
Inventory management strategies
A3CriticalThinking
Root cause analysis for SAP process issues
Priority hierarchy for system changes
Extended Context
For detailed transaction guides and configuration:
read ~/.claude/skills/SapEcc/CLAUDE.md
For transaction code reference:
read ~/.claude/skills/SapEcc/reference/tcodes.md