What is user-specified supplier list in SAP (MM-PUR-SRC - Product Sourcing)?

SAP Term: user-specified supplier list

• Component: MM-PUR-SRC

• Component Name: Product Sourcing

• Description: A supplier list that was compiled by a user as a list of personally preferred suppliers.

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• Key Concepts: 
  User-specified supplier list is a feature of the SAP MM-PUR-SRC Product Sourcing component. It allows users to create and maintain a list of preferred suppliers for specific products or services. This list can be used to quickly identify and select the most suitable supplier for a given purchase order. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a user-specified supplier list, users must first define the criteria for selecting suppliers. This includes factors such as price, quality, delivery time, and other relevant criteria. Once the criteria have been established, users can then search for and select suppliers that meet their requirements. The selected suppliers can then be added to the user-specified supplier list. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a user-specified supplier list, it is important to regularly review and update the list to ensure that it remains up-to-date and relevant. Additionally, users should consider using the SAP MM-PUR-SRC Product Sourcing component’s automated supplier selection feature to quickly identify and select the most suitable suppliers for their purchase orders. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on the SAP MM-PUR-SRC Product Sourcing component and its features, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, users can find helpful tutorials and videos on how to use this component on various online platforms such as YouTube and SAP Community Network.