PO Supply Vendor and Freight Vendor Collaboration on Ariba Commerce Automation

[former_member699643]

Dear Experts- I have a scenario, where my main vendor (supplying material) differs from vendor who will handling freight vendor. The freight vendor code will be maintained in the freight condition of pricing condition in PO.

Ask from client is to share the PO to both suppliers- Main Supplying Vendor and Freight Vendor.

Our understanding is that using Commerce Automation and with Integration with S4 HANA, we can send the PO to main supply vendor. Is it possible to send the PO to freight vendor on AN?

If yes, is it a standard functionality or requires some modification in S4 HANA.

[Prem_Tracz · Accepted solution]

Yes your understanding is correct in case of old SNAP CA offering, DSN and Commerce Automation.

In Ariba SCC (Supply Chain Collaboration) this scenario is called Multi tier scenario and is supported there.

[former_member699643]

Hi Prem- Thanks for the response. it may work fine in scenario where I have identified vendor and fixed for all transaction for specific vendor. Plus, creating an additional user account for freight vendor means I am giving access to vendor to have visibility into my account, which all suppliers may not agree. I may be able to control some visibility basis rights/access but not completely.

I don't think this limitation is due to SNAP CA or DSN. Even if client takes Ariba SCC, this scenario cannot be met. I hope my understanding is correct here!

Thanks
Sandeep

[Prem_Tracz]

Hello Sandeep,

Standard solution does not support sending a second PO to the "freight vendor".

However, we see sometimes that the main supplier providing material - creates an additional user account for the freight vendor on his supplier account for visibility and notification purposes.

That way, freight vendor gets the PO as well. Obviously this workaround will not work for everyone but it is something to consider.

Regards,

Prem