What is category in SAP SRM-SUD - SRM Supplier Directory?

SAP Term: category

• Component: SRM-SUD

• Component Name: SRM Supplier Directory

• Description: Subdivision of companies in the Business Directory that can be based on industry, for example. A questionnaire can belong to a category. If you assign your company to such a category, you must fill out the questionnaire. This way, you make category-related company information available to the user of the Business Directory.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Category is a term used in SAP Supplier Directory (SRM-SUD) to refer to a group of suppliers that have similar characteristics. Categories are used to organize suppliers into groups for easier management and navigation. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Supplier Directory, categories are used to group suppliers together based on their characteristics. This allows users to quickly find the suppliers they need without having to search through all of the available suppliers. Categories can be created manually or automatically based on certain criteria. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating categories, it is important to consider the criteria that will be used to group suppliers together. This will help ensure that the categories are organized in a way that makes sense and is easy to navigate. Additionally, it is important to keep the categories up-to-date by regularly reviewing and updating them as needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about using categories in SAP Supplier Directory, please refer to the official SAP documentation.