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Hi All, 

due to auditor requirements we need to create a new supplier when basic data changes (e.g. supplier name) so that the change is not only logged but it is also possible to issue documents with the previous name. 

However, the problem is that we have hundreds of purchase parts configured for certain suppliers (Procurement > Part > Supplier for Purchase Parts), as well as price lists. 

Is there a way to copy/paste or export/import these records from the original supplier to the newly created one?

Unfortunately, the object copy/paste function does not work in the Supplier for Purchase Parts mask (IFSAPP10). 

Thank you!

@rpolczer 

Hi,

This can be done using the Change Supplier for Purchase Parts dialog box. In this dialog box, you indicate the current supplier and the intended supplier. You can also use some selection methods, such as purchase group and purchase parts, in an alphabetical interval. When the data is entered, you can click on the Count button to get information about how many changes will occur.

Supplier replacement is performed by the following rules:

  1. The connection between the current supplier and the purchase part must be in Active status. For a supplier with an inactive connection, no changes occur
  2. When the changes are performed, the connection between the current supplier and the purchase part acquires the Inactive status, whereas the connection between the new supplier and the purchase part acquires the Active status
  3. If no connection between the new supplier and the purchase part existed before the replacement, a new supplier for purchase part record is generated. You need to check the prices for the new relationship
  4. If the supplier was a primary supplier in the earlier connection, the primary supplier setting is transferred to the new relationship

Regards!

Dear KethakaG, many thanks for your prompt reply! I’ve passed the instructions to our users and we’ll try this method. With kind regards, Roland

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