Supplier From Supplier File Only (Products, Inventory and Purchase Orders) - System Option

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Category Configuration

Type- Can be Global, Assigned, or User

Select this option to prevent free form manual typing into the Supplier name field when entering Products, Inventory, or Purchase Order records.  If this option is selected, the data entry person is required to press F8 to bring in the Supplier name from the established supplier file.  Data name consistency is important for reporting and electronic file importing purposes. 

A.)  This also creates consistency in areas of the program where supplier information is required to continue with the process currently being performed.

B.)  By only giving the user the ability to choose from the supplier file, all supplier information is attached to each and every product, purchase order, inventory record, and accounts payable.  This helps to report all information pertaining to a supplier and tracks year-to-date purchases, terms, and purchasing information with greater efficiency and accuracy

If this option is set, entering a Supplier name on un-referenced lines will be required.