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RFQ USER MANUAL

 RFQ USER MANUAL


1. Prerequisites (Master Data & Configuration)

Before testing the RFQ process, ensure the following data is available in your system:

Configuration Data (SPRO)

  • Document Type: Ensure standard type AN (RFQ) is defined in OMEA.

  • Number Ranges: Assigned to document type AN in OMER.

  • Screen Layout: Fields should be set to "Optional" or "Required" in OMFE.

Master Data

  • Material Master (MM01): A material (e.g., Palm Oil or Sugar) must exist in the plant.

  • Business Partner/Vendor (BP): At least 2 or 3 vendors to compare prices.

  • Purchase Info Record (ME11): (Optional) If you want to see if the RFQ updates the PIR later.


2. Step-by-Step Testing Manual

Step 1: Create RFQ (ME41)

This is where you ask vendors for their prices and terms.

  • RFQ Type: AN

  • Language / Date: Current Date

  • Purchasing Org / Group: Your Bikaji Org/Group.

  • Deadline: The date by which the vendor must respond.


In the SAP RFQ process, the Collective Number (also known as the Bid Invitation Number) is a 10-character alphanumeric field used to group multiple RFQs together for a single procurement project.

  • Grouping: By entering the same Collective Number (e.g., SUGAR_MAR26) in the header of all  RFQs, you create a "logical link" between them.

  • Simplified Comparison: Instead of remembering five separate RFQ numbers, you only need to remember one name.

After That , Action: Enter Material, Quantity, and Plant. Enter..



  • Address: Click the "Vendor Address" icon and enter the first Vendor ID. Save. Repeat for the second Vendor.

Enter 1st Vendor number 

Enter 2nd Vendor Number 

Enter 3rd vendor number


Step 2: Maintain Quotation (ME47)

Once the vendors send their price lists back, you enter them into the system.

  • Action: Enter the RFQ number generated in Step 1.


  • Data Entry: Enter the Net Price, Tax Code, and Delivery Date provided by the vendor.

  • Conditions: Click on the "Conditions" icon to add freight or discounts if applicable.

  screenshot showing the  the Conditions (RA01 Discount % entered.
(Like this Maintain all the RFQs Created using tcode - ME47)


Step 3: Price Comparison (ME49)

The system evaluates all quotations and tells you who is the cheapest.

  • Action: Enter the range of RFQ numbers or the Collective RFQ number.

  • Execution: The system generates a list showing the "Rank" of each vendor.

[ME49 Comparison Result]

 screenshot showing the comparison list and the "Rank 1" vendor.


Step 4: Rejection of Vendors (ME47 or ME48)

For the vendors you did not select, you must send a rejection letter.

  • Action: Go back to ME47 for the expensive vendor.

  • Indicator: Check the "Rejection Indicator" (Rej) box at the item level.

  • Output: This triggers a rejection letter (Message Type ABSL).

[Screenshot Provision 4: Rejection Indicator in ME47]

Attach a screenshot showing the 'R' indicator checked for the losing vendor.


Step 5: Create Purchase Order with Reference (ME21N)

Convert the winning quotation into a legal Purchase Order.

  • Action: In ME21N, click "Create with reference to RFQ."

  • Result: All prices and terms from the RFQ flow automatically into the PO.

[Screenshot Provision 5: ME21N referring to RFQ]

Attach a screenshot of the PO where the "Reference" tab shows the RFQ number.




3. Summary Data for Testing

Field

Sample Data for Bikaji

Material No.

50

Quantity

1000 EA

Plant

5000

Vendor A

1000190

Vendor B

SAHIL

Vendor C

1000197


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