Catalogue activation pre requisits and ANID

[Arvand]

Hi all, 

Can some please share some knowledge regarding the pre requisits configuration to set on buyer´s side to activate supplier´s catalogue (external static and punch out) in Buyer Guided Buying?

I am very lost and yet have not clear understanding if ANID of supplier only must be maintained in Core Admin, supplier manager  or in addition to that TRR must be sent to supplier? Does supplier´s ANID in SLP has any impact?

Appreciate your help.

Thank you

[Marco_Giacomazzi]

Hi @Arvand  since you are asking about external catalogs, yes the trading relationship between the buyer and the supplier on SAP Business Network is a prerequisite. Without it, the supplier will not be able to upload the catalog for the buyer and therefore the buyer will not receive the catalog.

Also, the supplier record must be maintained in the core administration of the procurement application. It can be done in different ways, but it is recommended that you always use the same method of
adding suppliers to ensure that supplier data is properly synchronized. You can maintain the supplier records:

1. By pulling the supplier data from an ERP

2. or from the supplier’s profile on SAP Business

3. or you can add the supplier manually using the Supplier Manager workspace. If you choose this method,
you create the common supplier first and then add the ANID to it.

Best regards

Marco