Article 4 - Vendor account Group

Article 4 - Vendor account Group


Article 4: What is a Vendor Account Group and how does it work?

What is a Vendor Account Group?

A Vendor Account Group is a template that controls how vendor information is entered and displayed. It determines which fields are required, optional, or hidden.

What does it control?

Function

What it means

Number Range

Internal (system assigns) vs External (you choose) vendor numbers

Field Status

Which fields are required, optional, or hidden

One-Time Account

For vendors you rarely use


Common Account Group types:

  • KRED: Standard vendor
  • EINM: One-time vendor (for occasional suppliers)
  • VERB: Associated company

How to choose the right one?

  • Regular suppliers: Use KRED
  • Occasional suppliers: Use EINM (one-time account)
  • Related companies: Use VERB



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