Define decision authorities (SAP Library - R/3 Customizing for Retail (Pilot Customers Only))

Define decision authorities

In this step, you define the possible decision authorities of the contact persons at the vendor.

Requirements

Your R/3 System is configured as an

Standard Settings

The following settings are available in the standard system:

Decision authority Description

1 General Authority
2 No Authority
3 Authorized Buyer
A Sole Decision Maker
G General Authority
H Main Decision Maker
K No Authority
M Joint Decision Maker
P Authorized Buyer
W Instructions Authority

Activities

1. Specify a one-character, alphanumeric key and a description for the decision authority of a contact person.

2. Make sure that the key for the decision authority is entered for the contact person in the vendor master record.