material type

[Former Member]

what is the difference between material type and material group?

[Former Member]

hi Balu,

Material Groups (MATKL) are a classification of materials based on generic type.

for eg: we will have material groups like <b>STEELS, ELECTRONICS, RAIDATOR</b> etc..

which will have different material numbers associated with that.....based on the supplier providing them.

Material types (MTART) are a generic classification of materials based on their usage/consumption:

For eg: <b>Row materials, Spare parts, finished goods</b> are material types

Hope this helps,

Sajan Joseph.

some more info:

<u>Material Type</u>

Key that assigns the material to a group of materials such as raw materials, operating supplies or trading goods.

The material type defines certain attributes of the material and has important control functions.

<u>Material Group</u>

Key that you use to group together several materials or services with the same attributes, and to assign them to a particular material group.

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Sajan Joseph

[Former Member]

Hi..

<b> Material type</b>

Key that assigns the material to a group of materials such as raw

materials, operating supplies or trading goods.

The material type defines certain attributes of the material and has

important control functions.

<b>Material group</b>

Key that you use to group together several materials or services with

the same attributes, and to assign them to a particular material group.

Use

You can use material groups to:

o Restrict the scope of analyses

o Search specifically for material master records via search helps