Knowledge Management

Question:
I just want to assign vendor automatically, does it need to maintain source list ? I think source list is not necessary.
Answer:
Hi,
As the matter of fact, the flow logic in automatic source determination at the time of the planning run differs from that in source determination during the manual processing of requisitions. In respect of MRP running, the source determination process is carried out in the background and possible sources to be determined by the system according to the following priorities - quota arrangement and source list with the appropriate setting of MRP indicator ('1' or '2'). However, with regard to manual creation of requisitions and the 'Source Determination' checkbox is flagged, then the determination of possible sources for a requested material shall be based on the following flow logic - 1) Quota Arrangement; 2) Source List; 3) Outline Agreement and 4) Purchasing Info Record.
In case that your company is only generating the requisitions manually, then you will not need the maintenance of source list. Alternatively, you can use the setting of 'Regular vendor' in replacement for source list as well.
Cheers,
HT
Answer:
Whether a source list is required or not is determined by whether the flag the set on the purchasing screen of the material master record.
If it's not you can assigned a desired vendor to the reqn which will then go through to the order.
But if you want it selected automatically you are probably best off creating an info record for the mat/vend combination and then using the fixed vendor field.
Answer:
Hi Bits,
Mind you that the setting in the 'Source List' of the Purchasing View of the Material Master is only applicable for the case of creation of PO where you can only select the vendor which is maintained in the source list. Besides, this setting will not be having any effectiveness during PR creation.
Cheers,
HT
Answer:
Hi Ha Tran and BIts ,
Thanks a lot !