What is one-time vendor in SAP MM-PUR - Purchasing?

SAP Term: one-time vendor

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: A term for a collective vendor master record used for processing transactions with vendors with whom you do not regularly do business. If an RFQ or a PO is sent to a one-time vendor, you must enter the vendor data manually.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A one-time vendor is a vendor that is used for a single purchase transaction. This type of vendor is not stored in the SAP system and does not have a master record. The vendor is only used for the specific purchase order and then deleted from the system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP MM-PUR Purchasing, one-time vendors can be created when creating a purchase order. When creating the purchase order, select “one-time vendor” from the dropdown menu. Enter the necessary information for the vendor, such as name, address, and contact information. Once the purchase order is saved, the one-time vendor will be deleted from the system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a one-time vendor, make sure to double check all of the information entered for accuracy. This will ensure that the purchase order is processed correctly and that all of the necessary information is included. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on one-time vendors in SAP MM-PUR Purchasing, please refer to SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP support team.