Lesson 6of 9
NLAG Material Type in SAP: Non-Stock Material Explained
Understand NLAG material type in SAP. Learn its use, characteristics, examples, and how it's different from stock materials like ROH or FERT.
✅ Definition:
NLAG stands for "Non-Stock Material" in SAP. It is used for materials that are not kept in stock and are not managed in inventory. These are typically consumables, like office supplies, small tools, or services — things that are used up quickly and don’t need to be tracked in inventory.
🧾 Key Characteristics:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Material Type | NLAG (Non-stock material) |
| Inventory Management | ❌ Not quantity or value managed in inventory |
| Valuation | ✅ Can be valuated during procurement (but not tracked afterward) |
| Typical Use | Consumables, spare parts, services, one-time purchases |
| Procurement Type | External procurement (purchased directly) |
| MRP Views | Usually not relevant (not planned by MRP) |
| Stock Management | Not applicable |
| Posting | Expense account directly at goods receipt |
📦 Examples of NLAG Materials:
- Printer cartridges
- Office stationery
- Cleaning supplies
- External consulting services
- Small tools not meant to be inventoried
🔧 Common SAP Transactions:
| Purpose | Transaction Code |
|---|---|
| Create Material | MM01 |
| Change Material | MM02 |
| Display Material | MM03 |
| Purchase Requisition | ME51N |
| Purchase Order | ME21N |
| Goods Receipt (non-stock) | MIGO |
🔄 Difference Between NLAG and ROH:
| Feature | NLAG | ROH |
|---|---|---|
| Stock managed? | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Inventory valuation? | ❌ Not tracked in stock | ✅ Tracked in stock |
| Used for | Consumables, services | Raw materials for production |
| Goods receipt | Directly to expense account | To inventory stock |
🔹 Related Material Types:
- ROH – Raw materials
- FERT – Finished products
- HALB – Semi-finished products
- SERV – Services
- HIBE – Operating supplies