Create supplier

  • Release version: Washingtondc
  • Updated February 5, 2026
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  • You can create a vendor or supplier in Supplier Lifecycle Operations and validate in SAP.

    Do these steps to create a Vendor/Supplier in SLO and validate the same in SAP:

    1. Log in to SLO.
    2. Navigate to All > Suppliers.
    3. Click New to add a new Supplier,
    4. In the Supplier creation window that opens, remember to choose a default view, provide onboarded as yes and enter a valid Legal Name.

      Input basic Supplier details

    5. Click on Submit. A new Supplier with minimal information required has now been created.
    6. You are now re-directed to the Supplier list view page.
    7. Search the recently created Supplier and select it to add more details.
    8. Add Supplier Legal Entity Mappings and Supplier Location
    9. Select the Supplier Legal Entity Mappings tab and then click New.

      Legal entity mapping

    10. In the subsequent window that opens, enter the Legal Entity’s details. Note, it is mandatory o enter legal entity and general ledger account fields. You can also provide Bank details here.
    11. After providing all the details, click on Update.
    12. Next, go to the Supplier Location tab and click New to add the location.

      Input Supplier Location

    13. Fill in the location details and click on Submit.
    14. Once all the details are entered go to primary data error handler.

      Validate Supplier creation in primary data error handler

    15. If the handler doesn’t show any error, then the Supplier has been successfully created and an ERP supplier code is generated.

      Supplier created successfully

    16. Now Login to SAP, search for the new Supplier using the ERP supplier code (eliminate the preceding 5 zeros)
    17. You can see that a new vendor has been added as per the details created in SLO.

      Validating Supplier created in SAP

      Validating Supplier created in SAP