01- ME51N- Create Purchase Request

Provides the learner with a process flow of the end-to-end business process (Battle Drill). This process flow aides in understanding all players (entities) and tasks associated with completing the Battle Drill.

Provides the learner with step-by-step instructions to complete the Battle Drill (business process).

Walks the learner through a transaction using a step-by-step method. The learner will be required to enter provided information for the transaction and is given immediate feedback.

Scenario-based dynamic exercises that allow the learner to go through the transaction as many times as needed to master the transaction.

The ME51N transaction is used to create a Purchase Requisition.

Purpose: Use this procedure to manually enter a purchase requisition in GFEBS for the purpose of funds check and commitment of funds. This GFEBS purchase requisition document type is specific to the Standard Procurement System (SPS) contract writing system. Note: Manually entered PRs (and DMLSS PRs) are subject to workflow approvals.

Trigger: Perform this procedure when you need to initiate an SPS purchase request in GFEBS. Example: for a contract buy.

Prerequisites

  • A requirement for a purchase is identified.

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