What is 'lock RFx question' in SAP LOD-ESO - Sourcing OnDemand?

lock RFx question - Overview

• Component: LOD-ESO

• Component Name: Sourcing OnDemand

• Description: To close a question so that suppliers cannot respond or change existing responses. Locked questions are assigned scores and contribute to the response score and supplier rank.

lock RFx question - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Lock RFx question is a feature in SAP LOD-ESO Sourcing OnDemand that allows buyers to lock a specific question in an RFx (Request for Proposal) so that suppliers cannot change their answers. This feature is useful for ensuring that suppliers provide consistent answers to the same questions. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the Lock RFx question feature, buyers must first create an RFx and add the questions they want suppliers to answer. Once the questions have been added, buyers can select the “Lock” option next to each question they want to lock. This will prevent suppliers from changing their answers once they have submitted them. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the Lock RFx question feature, it is important to remember that only questions that have been locked can be edited by buyers. If a buyer wants to edit a question that has not been locked, they must first unlock it before making any changes. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about the Lock RFx question feature in SAP LOD-ESO Sourcing OnDemand, please refer to the official SAP documentation.