What is partner grouping schema in SAP PSM-GPR - Procurement for Public Sector?

SAP Term: partner grouping schema

• Component: PSM-GPR

• Component Name: Procurement for Public Sector

• Description: A Partner Grouping Schema PGS allows you to define groupings of partner functions for use in procurement documents in the public sector.You can define more than one PGS per transaction type of procurement documents. For example, you can define a PGS for multi-supplier procurement documents where one supplier besides the main supplier, who is included by default is eligible to receive direct payment and all other suppliers are paid indirectly. Such a PGS would specify that you can have exactly one supplier with direct payment and as many suppliers without direct payment as you like.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Partner Grouping Schema is a feature of the Procurement for Public Sector (PSM-GPR) component of SAP. It allows users to group vendors and suppliers into categories based on their characteristics, such as location, type of goods or services provided, and other criteria. This helps to streamline the procurement process by allowing users to quickly identify the right vendor for a particular purchase. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the Partner Grouping Schema, users must first define the criteria for grouping vendors and suppliers. This can include factors such as location, type of goods or services provided, and other criteria. Once the criteria have been defined, users can then assign vendors and suppliers to the appropriate group. This will allow them to quickly identify the right vendor for a particular purchase. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a Partner Grouping Schema, it is important to ensure that all relevant criteria are taken into account. This will help to ensure that vendors and suppliers are grouped in an efficient and effective manner. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update the Partner Grouping Schema in order to keep up with changes in the market or changes in vendor or supplier characteristics. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on the Partner Grouping Schema feature of SAP PSM-GPR, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_PSM_GPR/latest/en-US/f9f8d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7c6b2f5e4d1a.html