Multiple Ordering address

[Former Member]

Hi there

I have a vendor with 2 ordering address (OA) partner function. Is there a way to automatically populate the Ordeing Address field when creating a purchase order either via ME21N or ME59 (auto PO)?

Thanks 

[RobynCouch · Accepted solution]

You need to specify how you want to automatically assign the OA partner.

It is possible to define plant specific partner functions.  The function is hidden away under the Extras menu. Choose Add. Purchasing Data and then you can activate data retention at plant level.

Once you have done that you can maintain plant specific partner functions which should override the partners defined at purchasing org level.

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi Robyn

Your feedback was very helpful.  I used plant-specific partner function via the outline agreement header --> partner --> entered my plant --> enter partner fnction "OA" --> vendor number --> and then set the "Default Partner" indicator and it worked.

Thanks a lot for your help.

[former_member183424]

Can you explain more, what will be the logic to pick one ordering address among them 2.

How can system know which will be appropriate for your purchase order ?

[Prasoon]

Hi,

   Maintain the "default partner" indicator for the OA in the vendor master as shown below:

   If the default indicator is maintained, the same will be copied as the partner while you create PO in ME59 or auto PO's. If you are creating the PO manually in ME21N, system will issue a pop up showing multiple partners in which you can select the required partner.

   Test the scenario again with a new PO.

Regards,

AKPT

[RobynCouch]

I just saw your other post regarding this.  If you want a specific ordering address for a specific material you can use the vendor sub-range (VSR).

Define the sub range with the alternative ordering address and then it can be assigned in the purchasing info record.