Which maintenance statuses must be defined in SAP Materials Management before you buy a valued material for receipt into stock?

In SAP Materials Management, the purchasing status is crucial for ensuring that a material can be procured and received into stock. Before initiating a purchase, the material must have the purchasing information maintained, which includes defining the vendor from whom the material can be bought, the conditions of purchase, and other related details. This information allows the system to manage procurement processes effectively.

Once the purchasing data is defined, it enables the necessary transactions for ordering materials. Without this maintenance status properly set up, the system may not allow for the creation of purchase orders or requisitions, hindering the procurement process.

The other statuses—costing, storage, and accounting—while significant for the overall material management in terms of valuation, inventory management, and financial impact, do not need to be established before the purchasing process begins. Thus, having the purchasing status defined is essential for enabling the acquisition of valued materials into stock.