A Quick Look at Purchase Order in SAP:

In SAP systems, especially within Defense Forces & Public Security (DFPS) solutions, 0DF_PONUM plays a critical role in identifying and managing purchase orders across the procurement process.

What is 0DF_PONUM?

0DF_PONUM is a Business Warehouse (BW) InfoObject that represents the Purchase Order Number. This characteristic enables users to reference, analyze, and report on purchase orders within SAP’s analytical and planning tools.

Key Details:

  • Use: Specifies the purchase order in SAP BW reporting scenarios
  • Technical Name: 0DF_PONUM
  • Referenced InfoObject: 0DOC_NUM (Document Number)
  • Availability: Introduced with SAP DFPS 6.10

Why It Matters

By linking to 0DOC_NUM, 0DF_PONUM ensures that purchase order data can be integrated cleanly into reporting structures. This allows procurement teams, financial controllers, and auditors to track spending, supplier performance, and document flow with accuracy.

While it may appear as a simple identifier, 0DF_PONUM is vital for ensuring structured, traceable procurement activities—especially in regulated industries like defense and public security.

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