Configuring Purchase Request Compliance

Objective

After completing this lesson, you will be able to manage compliance rules for Purchase Requests.

Compliance Rules Configuration

The Purchase Request Compliance page allows the client administrator to set a system response for user actions that do not comply with set rules. Typically, a rule is broken when the user tries to save or submit a purchase request.

Steps

To access the Compliance Controls page:

  1. Scroll down to Policy on the Invoice Settings page.
  2. Select Edit on the Purchase Request Compliance tile. A portion of the Invoice Settings page appears in the image. Policy is shown as the header of this group of tiles. Five tiles are included: Invoice Approvals, Invoice, Compliance, Purchase Request Approvals, Purchase Request Compliance(highlighted), and Policy Groups.
  3. Select the Check if Purchase Request has the appropriate back-up documentation option on the Modify Compliance Controls page.
  4. Review and edit the message the user will see by selecting the Warning Message. You can also set the event when the rule is broken (either prevent submission or warn the user).
  5. Select Allow Purchasing Admins to reopen closed purchase orders. Purchasing Admins can close purchase requests that have been fulfilled. This rule allows for the reopening if needed.
The image shows the Purchase Request Compliance Controls page. Listed are the two compliance rules that can be enabled. On the upper left portion is a save button that can be selected once changes are saved.]

Resources

SAP Help PortalLink
Concur Invoice Standard Edition Administration GuidesPurchase Request and Purchase Order

Summary

  • Use the Purchase Request Compliance page to enforce rules for purchase requests and manage non-compliance scenarios.
  • Configure system responses to non-compliance, such as warning users or preventing submission of purchase requests.
  • Customize warning messages and specify rules like requiring backup documentation for purchase requests.
  • Allow Purchasing Admins to reopen closed purchase requests when necessary for flexibility in managing fulfilled orders.