SAP MM Contract Header Text Table: An Overview
If you are using SAP MM (Material Management) for procurement, you might be familiar with the concept of contracts. Contracts are legally binding agreements between a company and its suppliers, which define the terms and conditions of the procurement of goods and services.
To manage contracts effectively, SAP MM provides a dedicated module called Contract Management. Within this module, there is a feature called Contract Header Text, which allows users to store additional information related to contract headers. This information can include descriptions, comments, notes, and other relevant data.
To store this information, SAP MM uses a table called EKKO_TEXT. This table consists of several fields that allow you to enter and store different types of text data for each contract header. These fields include:
– SPRAS: Language key
– EBELN: Contract number
– EKORG: Purchasing organization
– EKGRP: Purchasing group
– EKKO_TEXT_ID: Text ID
– EKKO_TEXT: Text
The SPRAS field is used to specify the language in which the text data is entered. The EBELN field is used to store the contract number, while the EKORG field stores the purchasing organization and the EKGRP field stores the purchasing group.
The EKKO_TEXT_ID field is used to define the type of text data being stored. For example, you can use this field to differentiate between a contract description, a comment, or a note. Finally, the EKKO_TEXT field is used to enter and store the text data itself.
To access the Contract Header Text table, you need to navigate to the Contracts Management module and select the relevant contract. From there, you can access the Header Text tab and enter or view the text data associated with the contract header.
In conclusion, the SAP MM Contract Header Text Table, EKKO_TEXT, is a fundamental element of the Contract Management module. It provides users with a platform to store additional information related to contract headers, such as descriptions, comments, and notes, ensuring that all relevant data is easily accessible in one place. Understanding the structure and function of the EKKO_TEXT table can help users to manage contracts more effectively and efficiently.