Customer Reviews

SAP MM-Functionality and Technical Configuration (2nd Edition)

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Just finished going through the entire book in very much detail...I will have to admit that martin's book is worth 4 stars BUT no more than that. I have my reasons for doing so.
Pro's.
1. This book summarizes the SAP MM functionality in a very good way. Till now the SAP MM area was pretty much starved of any good book.
2. Almost all of his chapters have step-by-step instructions----with screen shots for most of the important steps. This ensures that this book will get used by both the MM user and the consultant that configures the application.
3. A detailed index and a glossary make this book more useful...Although the glossary is towards the end of the book, I found that it was very helpful to go through the glossary before reading the book.

Cons
1. When it comes to the Technical configuration part...this book is not very helpful. To the consultant, the book shows the path to configuring the system...but How? and Why? should the configuration be done is not explained properly....This will definitely get the newcomer or midlevel consultant confused and will make him look out for more expert help.
2. SAP is a very relational application. An incorrect config in one module effects other modules too. This books lacks in its explanation of the 'effects of a configuration being done.'
3. Finally..some important configs have not been explained properly...like 'Pricing Condition technique in MM Purchasing' and 'Release Procedure setup for Documents'.

Over all, this book is a good purchase for the MM user and the newcomer (consultant) coz it explains the MM functionality in a good way.

I was pleasantly surprised to see a MM book out there that was going to tackle all aspects of Materials Management in one volume. I have been disappointed in other books published on the subject so I was very pleased when I started reading it and finding that it actually was structured and had all the subjects in it that I wanted to find out about. Some of it was a bit below me, but I think that is great for consultants new to MM. Other parts I had to read over a few times to get it, like Material Ledger, so this book as it all. There are quite a few examples and some great configuration tips just when you need them. It's good that the book is written by an American as is refreshing to not to see everything focused on Germany. The real life examples are from all over the globe.
Overall I was very pleased. A good solid book on Materials Management.

When selecting books of this nature I prefer books that are not designed to influence you to purchase software or components, but those that give you a helping hand to solve the problems you do have with configuring it for your own use and realising the benefits that first attracted to you to SAP.

This book does exactly what it sets out to do - working from a clear overview of the MM module at the beginning to some much more detailed sections where you need it. I particularly enjoyed some of the real-life examples - and would recommend them - for me it brought the subject to life and prompted my own thinking on how to use MM to greatest effect.

I also appreciated the fact that the book acknowledges that the MM module does not operate in a vacuum -the book will help me realise the seamless integration of MM with other modules.

Overall, this is a practical, helpful guide to MM, which strikes the balance between technical detail and practical application. I'd recommend it.

An absolute tour-de-force of a book on the subject but one one that is easily understandable and won't leave you baffled.
This is essential reading on SAP.

I have to admit, I have been disappointed in SAP MM reference books in the past. I appreciate the organization, writing style, and level of information in this book. A "must have" reference for any SAP professional's bookshelf. Kudos to Mr. Murray for finally getting it right.

The author has created a wonderful resource covering Materials Management, Document Management and Material Ledger. This book has excellent configuration examples and will improve my research skills tremendously, thus increasing my net performance time.

When I saw review of this book in first time I did not know to buy or not. See a lot of mixing review I decided to buy this book and it was good decision for me.

X First, the book translated SAP terms from SAPinese to simple language .You will be able to understand meaning of term and there significance in the business process.
X Second, In this book you can see example of configuration, but do not try to find solution for types of configuration in MM, remember it was not the goal of this book and if you are MM SAP Consultant you have to understand it is not possible to do.
X Third, the book will be able to save your time, because if you have some basic question in MM you will be able to find answers fast and easy. You can use this book during your SAP practice.


Gregory Azbel
Senior MM Consultant

A great book with everthing I will need for understanding SAP MM. With examples, explanaintions, tips and other things. I don't very much technicals SAP books, but this book is very helpful. I recommend.

This book is a helpful for the beginners in SAP MM and description of the concepts in simple terms make this book more impressive.

Cheers
Balaji

This book is suitable for someone who doesn't know anything about the MM module. If you're an expert in this module, you may be dissapointed about the book.