Below is the standard sales and distribution(SD) document flow in SAP .

INQUIRY
VA11 is the T-code for inquiry and related tables are VBAK, VBAP.Once inquiry is done
customer requests quotation.

QUOTATION
T-code for quotation in VA21, tables are VBAK, VBAP.After quotation flow goes for
purchase order.

PURCHASE ORDER
Purchase order t-code is ME21N, related tables are EKKO, EKPO.Based on purchase
order sales order will be created.

SALES ORDER
Sales order t-code is VA01, related tables are VBAK, VBAP. Once sales order is
created, delivery will be done.

DELIVERY
T-code for delivery order is VL01N, tables are LIKP, LIPS. Next the goods should be
dlivered through shipping

SHIPPING
Shipping t-code is VT01, related tables are VTTK, VTTP.Once goods are shipped, go
for billing.

MM flow in SAP with t-codes and tables

1. Purchase Requisition (ME51N)

Material requirement are identified either by the user, department or via material
planning and control. For example a MRP Run in production planning or material
falling short of reorder-point can automatically generate Purchase Requisition. At the
same time PR can be created manually in the system.
2. Source Determination - RFQ (ME41)
Identify the possible source of supply based on the past order and existing long term
purchase contract. Then create Request for Quotation, which can be then sent
electronically to vendors.
3. Vendor Selection and Comparison of Quotation (ME49)
After receiving quotation system is capable to simulate pricing scenarios, allowing
user to compare number of quotations and sent rejection letter automatically.
4. Purchase Order (ME21N)
Data from Quotation or Purchase Requisition can be adopted to create Purchase
Orders. Purchase Order is then sent to Vendor to supply the goods.
5. Purchase Order Follow ups ME91, ME91F, ME92F
Reminder can be sent to vendors at predefined intervals.
6. Goods Receipts (MB01)
Goods were received.
7. Invoice Verification (MIRO)
Along with the goods vendor also submits Invoice, system verifies then invoice
against the quantity received and PO data. The account payable clerk is notified.

Important Transactions in MM
MM01 Material Creation
Me51N Purchase Requisition
Me41 Request for Quotation
Me49 Comparison of Quotation
Me21N Purchase Order Creation
MIGO, MB01 Goods Receipt
MIRO Invoice Verification
MB1A Good Issue

Tables in MM
MARA Material General
MARC Material Plant Data
MAKT Material Description
MARD Material Storage Location Data
MAST Material BOM Link
MBEW Material Valuation
MKPF Material Document Header
MSEG Mateial Document Line Item
MVKE Mateial Sales Data
T023 Material Group
T024 Purchase Organization
EBAN Purchase Requisition
EBKN Account Assignment Purchase Requisition
EINA Purchasing Info Record - General Data
EINE Purchase Info Record - Purchase Organization Data
EKKO Purchase Order Header Data
EKPO Purchase Order Line Item Data
EKKN Account Assignment Purchase Order
EKBE History Purchase Order
EKET Scheduling Agreement Purchase Order
EKAB Release Documentation