What is potential supplier in SAP SRM-SUS - Supplier Self-Services?

SAP Term: potential supplier

• Component: SRM-SUS

• Component Name: Supplier Self-Services

• Description: Role for the supplier in the supplier self-services system. The potential supplier is interested in conducting business or assumed to have such an interest.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A potential supplier is a company that has been identified as a potential business partner by an organization. This company may not yet have an established relationship with the organization, but it has been identified as a potential supplier based on its capabilities and qualifications. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP SRM-SUS Supplier Self-Services, potential suppliers can be identified and managed through the Supplier Self-Services portal. This portal allows organizations to search for potential suppliers, review their qualifications, and create a profile for them. Once a profile is created, the organization can then invite the potential supplier to become an official business partner. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When searching for potential suppliers in SAP SRM-SUS Supplier Self-Services, it is important to consider the supplier’s capabilities and qualifications. Organizations should also consider the supplier’s reputation and track record when making their decision. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on managing potential suppliers in SAP SRM-SUS Supplier Self-Services, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, organizations may want to consider using third-party tools such as Supplier Management Software to help manage their potential suppliers more effectively.