Describing the Discontinuation Process

When using process projects to manage supplier discontinuations, the process follows four main steps:

1. Initiating the discontinuation of an existing qualification process
2. Filling out disqualification questionnaires
3. Making approval decisions for disqualification questionnaires
4. Setting the process status

Administrators set up your site’s discontinuation process, determining the specific tasks and the people performing them for each step.

In this video, you’ll learn more about the discontinuation process.

• The discontinuation process manages the disqualification of suppliers within SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance.
• The process includes initiating discontinuation, completing questionnaires, approving submissions, and setting a final status.
• Administrators configure process steps, tasks, and responsible users based on organizational requirements.
• The responsible decision-maker sets the final status in each project.
• Canceling a discontinuation process preserves the supplier's original qualification status.