This video provides a detailed explanation of the Basic and Classification views in the Material Master of SAP Materials Management. Here are the key points:
- Basic Views in Material Master: The video discusses the Basic 1 and Basic 2 views in the Material Master. These views contain essential details about materials like Material description, Long Text, Unit of Measurement, Dimensions, weight, etc. The data in these views is valid across all company codes and plants, so they must be carefully defined.
- Additional Data in Basic Views: The presenter explains that additional data can be entered in the Basic views. This includes alternate units of measurement, different descriptions for various languages, weight and dimensions details, and EAN/UPC codes. The presenter emphasizes that if someone changes the details in Basic data, it will affect every plant in the client, so utmost care must be taken.
- Classification View in Material Master: The Classification view is used to classify materials with similar characteristics. The presenter briefly discusses the Class Type, Class, and Values in the Classification view. More detailed discussion on this topic will be covered in future sessions.
- Quiz Questions: The presenter includes a quiz to test the viewer’s understanding of the Basic and Classification views in the Material Master. The questions cover topics such as the number of characters in the material description, the use of the material group, and the ability to define different units of measurement for a material.