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Create a Supplier

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This page describes procedures for environments using Inventory Management (New Method).

If your screen layout differs from the one shown on this page, refer to the Inventory Management (Conventional Method) manuals.

Overview​

This section explains how to create a supplier master used for purchasing operations in Inventory Management (New Method).

The supplier you create is used for purchase orders and receipts.

Purpose​

Use this feature to manage the supplier master for purchasing operations in one place, so supplier information referenced in purchase orders, receipts, and the product master can be handled using a common standard.

Setting up suppliers as master data makes it easier to standardize supplier settings for each SKU and manage supplier information used in purchasing operations.

Feature Description​

What is a supplier?​

A supplier is master data for managing suppliers used in purchasing operations.

The supplier you create is mainly used for purchase orders and receipts.
In the product master, suppliers are set for each SKU and used as reference information for managing which supplier to use.

Instructions​

Navigate to the supplier creation page​

  1. Click the Inventory menu.
  2. Click the Inventory Operations tab.
  3. Click Purchasing.
  4. Click Suppliers.
  5. Click the New supplier button.
    The "New supplier" page opens.

How to fill out the form​

  1. Supplier code (Required)
    Enter the code to identify the supplier.
  2. Display name (Required)
    Enter the display name of the supplier.
  3. External party ID (Optional)
    Enter the supplier ID or code used in external systems, such as the supplier's system, if any.

Create a supplier​

Review your entries and click Create supplier.

If the process is successful, a new supplier is created.

Important Notes​

Supplier code and display name are required​

Supplier code and Display name are required fields. You cannot create the supplier if either field is blank.

Before creating the supplier, make sure both fields are entered.