Hi Experts,
I heard this abbreviation UMCS in a recent client meeting. This set up user was using earlier for material master creation,I got the impression that it is not standard way of creating material codes in SAP system ( means its a custom way of creation) I got following supporting screen shots for the creation of material master in SAP using this UMCS:
STEP 1 (Selection of category and product type)
STEP 2 (Defining the material)
STEP – 3 (Enter drawing or supporting document details)
STEP – 4 (Any additional text shall be mentioned) – Please note the material standard is captured by default (Refer below system generated text in SAP).
Advantages
a) No need to navigate through many screens, thereby it is easy to use. From a single screen using the drop down the entire material code can be defined.
b) No need to search for relevant fields where you want to maintain values. System would ask for the input for the relevant fields.
c) Values are defaulted for most of the fields (with respect to the previous material codes already created for the similar category)
d) System built description for materials based on parameters like component name, component form, material group etc.
e) System does not allow you to maintain incorrect values in the relevant fields. Only applicable values are allowed to enter.
Now, I am concerned about the development/implementation of the same scenario in our system. Also, I am more concerned about the limitations/disadvantages of this system.
Kindly , provide your valuable comments on it.
With regards
Saurabh Tiwari