What is prior vendor in SAP MM-PUR - Purchasing?

SAP Term: prior vendor

• Component: MM-PUR

• Component Name: Purchasing

• Description: A vendor external supplier who is one step back in the supply chain from the source from which a material is procured. The "prior vendor" is frequently the manufacturer of the the material.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A prior vendor is a vendor that has been used in the past for purchasing goods or services. This vendor is stored in the SAP system and can be used for future purchases. The prior vendor is also known as a “preferred vendor” or “default vendor”. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In the SAP MM-PUR Purchasing module, the prior vendor can be selected when creating a purchase order. The prior vendor will be listed as an option in the drop-down menu of vendors. Once selected, the purchase order will be sent to the prior vendor for processing. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When selecting a prior vendor, it is important to ensure that the vendor is still active and able to fulfill the purchase order. It is also important to review any changes in pricing or terms that may have occurred since the last purchase from the prior vendor. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The SAP MM-PUR Purchasing module also allows users to create new vendors and add them to the system as a prior vendor. This can be done by entering the necessary information into the system and then selecting “Add as Prior Vendor” from the drop-down menu.