What is release-authorized purchasing organization in SAP SRM - Supplier Relationship Management?

SAP Term: release-authorized purchasing organization

• Component: SRM

• Component Name: Supplier Relationship Management

• Description: A purchasing organization that is authorized to use the contract as a source of supply in the purchasing process.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Release-authorized purchasing organizations are a feature of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) that allows companies to control the purchasing process by authorizing certain purchasing organizations to make purchases. This feature helps companies ensure that only authorized personnel are making purchases and that all purchases are made in accordance with company policies.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the release-authorized purchasing organization feature, companies must first set up the purchasing organization in SRM. This involves setting up the organization's name, address, and contact information. Once the organization is set up, companies can then assign users to the organization and set up authorization levels for each user. The authorization levels determine which users can make purchases and how much they can spend. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up release-authorized purchasing organizations, it is important to ensure that all users have the appropriate authorization levels. This will help ensure that only authorized personnel are making purchases and that all purchases are made in accordance with company policies. Additionally, it is important to regularly review the authorization levels of users to ensure they are still appropriate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on release-authorized purchasing organizations, please refer to SAP's documentation on SRM Supplier Relationship Management. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tips and tricks for setting up and managing release-authorized purchasing organizations in SRM.