Supplier Group
Supplier Group stores supplier data used by purchasing, payables, supplier payments, and supplier reports.
Used By
Administrator or module owner
Data Type
master data
Search Keys
Code, Description
When to Use This Form
- When users need to create, review, or update Supplier Group.
- When this data needs to be available as a choice in transactions, reports, filters, or settings.
- When existing data needs correction because policies, accounts, prices, contacts, or operating rules have changed.
Before You Start
- Make sure the user has access to this menu and the related reference data has already been prepared.
- Check required fields first, especially codes, names, dates, accounts, customers, suppliers, products, divisions, or departments.
- If the form uses active status, confirm the status before saving so the data appears in the correct selections.
Workflow
- Open Procurement / Related Masters / Supplier Group.
- Create a new record, or select an existing record when the data needs to be corrected.
- Fill in the required fields and complete supporting information that helps search, reporting, or transaction processing.
- Review the code, name, status, accounts, grouping, and other references before saving.
- Click Save. If the application shows a validation message, follow the message until the data is saved successfully.
Key Fields
| Field | User Explanation | Status |
|---|---|---|
Code
id |
Unique code used to identify Supplier Group. Use a consistent pattern so users can search and sort the data easily. | Required |
Description
description |
Additional explanation for users who need context when reviewing this record. | Required |
Liabilities / Payables (context-dependent)
payableacc |
Liabilities / Payables (context-dependent) stores information needed by Supplier Group. Fill it in according to the company data standard. | Required |
Accrued Payable (Goods Receipt)
accruedpayableacc |
Accrued Payable (Goods Receipt) stores information needed by Supplier Group. Fill it in according to the company data standard. | Required |
Reward
rewardacc |
Reward stores information needed by Supplier Group. Fill it in according to the company data standard. | Required |
Purchase Discount
purchasediscacc |
Discount value or rule used when the transaction is calculated. | Required |
Details and Relationships
- Most master-data forms are used as references by other forms. Changes may affect future transactions and reports.
- Audit fields are filled in automatically by the application and help support teams trace changes.
After Saving
- Active data can appear as a choice in transactions, reports, filters, or settings that use this reference.
- Changes are normally used for new activity. Historical documents remain available for review.
- If required data is incomplete or inconsistent, the application rejects the save and shows a validation message.
Common Issues
- Data cannot be saved: complete required fields and read the validation message shown by the application.
- Data does not appear in selection or search: check active status, access rights, filters, and the search keyword.
- Duplicate code or name: use the existing record when it should be corrected, or use a different code for a new record.
- Report values do not match: recheck reference data, accounts, dates, transaction status, and related filters.
Available Fields
The list below summarizes the fields available in this form. Field labels follow the English UI language file used by the application.
| Field | User Explanation | Status |
|---|---|---|
Code
id |
Unique code used to identify Supplier Group. Use a consistent pattern so users can search and sort the data easily. | Required |
Description
description |
Additional explanation for users who need context when reviewing this record. | Required |
Liabilities / Payables (context-dependent)
payableacc |
Liabilities / Payables (context-dependent) stores information needed by Supplier Group. Fill it in according to the company data standard. | Required |
Accrued Payable (Goods Receipt)
accruedpayableacc |
Accrued Payable (Goods Receipt) stores information needed by Supplier Group. Fill it in according to the company data standard. | Required |
Reward
rewardacc |
Reward stores information needed by Supplier Group. Fill it in according to the company data standard. | Required |
Purchase Discount
purchasediscacc |
Discount value or rule used when the transaction is calculated. | Required |
Gain/Loss on Debt Write-off
gainlosspayableacc |
Gain/Loss on Debt Write-off stores information needed by Supplier Group. Fill it in according to the company data standard. | Required |
Last Updated
updatetimestamp |
Audit timestamp filled in automatically by the application. | Optional |
Supplier
supplier |
Supplier reference used for purchasing, payables, or supplier reports. | Optional |
Created By
usercreate |
Audit information filled in automatically when the record is created. | Optional |
Updated By
useredit |
Audit information filled in automatically when the record is updated. | Optional |
Menu Location
- Procurement / Related Masters / Supplier Group
/form/suppliergroup
Quick Create from Search Fields
If the + icon appears next to a search field, users can prepare supplier-payable accounts directly from this form without interrupting the supplier group setup.
Account
Available on fields such as Payables, Accrued Payable, Reward, Purchase Discount, and Gain/Loss on Payable Write-off. If a required account is missing, click + and continue the same supplier group configuration.