What is supplier hierarchy in SAP SRM-EBP - Enterprise Buyer?

SAP Term: supplier hierarchy

• Component: SRM-EBP

• Component Name: Enterprise Buyer

• Description: A multilevel hierarchy that represents the relationships of certain vendors to each other. Vendor hierarchies are particularly useful for reporting purposes, for example, when comparing the spend information of related vendors.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Supplier hierarchy is a feature of SAP SRM-EBP Enterprise Buyer Professional that allows users to organize their suppliers into a hierarchical structure. This structure can be used to assign different levels of access and privileges to different suppliers, as well as to manage supplier relationships more effectively. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the supplier hierarchy feature, users must first create a hierarchy of suppliers. This can be done by assigning each supplier to a specific level in the hierarchy. Once the hierarchy is created, users can assign different levels of access and privileges to each supplier based on their position in the hierarchy. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a supplier hierarchy, it is important to consider the different types of suppliers that will be included in the structure. For example, some suppliers may need more access than others, while some may need less. It is also important to consider how the different levels of access and privileges will affect the overall relationship between the user and the supplier. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The supplier hierarchy feature is part of SAP SRM-EBP Enterprise Buyer Professional, which is a comprehensive suite of tools designed to help users manage their purchasing processes more effectively. Other features of this suite include contract management, order management, and invoice management.