RFQ Lines (tdpur1502m000)

Field Information

RFQ

The number of the request for quotation (RFQ).

Line

The position number of the request for quotation (RFQ) line.

Default value

LN calculates the default position number by using the value defined in the Step Size for Lines field of the Request for Quotation Parameters (tdpur0100m100) session.

Sequence

The request for quotation (RFQ) line's sequence number, which is greater than one if it includes an item that can be an alternative for the preferred item.

You must manually specify alternatives in the RFQ Lines (tdpur1502m000) session.

Example

The sequence numbers defined in the current field, represent the RFQ lines in the most suitable alternative sequence. So, sequence number one represents the first preferable item that can be an alternative for the originally preferred item, sequence number two represents the second item that can be an alternative, and so on.

Status

The status of the RFQ line.

Allowed values

Created

The RFQ object is created.

Sent

The RFQ object includes one or more linked bidders and is printed in the Print Requests for Quotation (tdpur1401m000) session.

Modified

The RFQ object is changed after it is printed.

Responded

An RFQ response line automatically receives this status when a response line with the Sent status is manually updated in the RFQ Responses (tdpur1506m000) session. You can also manually specify this status in the RFQ Responses (tdpur1506m000) session.

This status is only applicable for RFQ response lines. RFQ headers, lines, and bidders cannot have this status.

In Process

At least one response line is updated in the RFQ Responses (tdpur1506m000) session, which means the response has the Responded, No Bid, No Response, Negotiating, Accepted, or Rejected status.

This status is only applicable for RFQ headers, lines, and bidders. An RFQ response line cannot have this status.

No Bid

No response line will be received from the bidder to the RFQ (line). You must manually specify this status in the RFQ Responses (tdpur1506m000) session. You cannot update response lines with this status.

This status is only applicable for RFQ response lines. RFQ headers, lines, and bidders cannot have this status.

No Response

No RFQ response line is received from the bidder to the RFQ (line). You must manually specify this status in the RFQ Responses (tdpur1506m000) session. You cannot update response lines with this status.

This status is only applicable for RFQ response lines. RFQ headers, lines, and bidders cannot have this status.

Negotiating

The negotiator is negotiating with the bidder about the response line. A response line automatically receives this status when a negotiation record is specified for the response line in the RFQ Negotiations (tdpur1606m000) session.

This status is only applicable for RFQ response lines. RFQ headers, lines, and bidders cannot have this status.

Accepted

The response line that is received from the bidder for the RFQ (line), is accepted. You must manually specify this status in the RFQ Responses (tdpur1506m000) session. You cannot update RFQ response lines with this status.

This status is only applicable for RFQ response lines. RFQ headers, lines, and bidders cannot have this status.

Rejected

The response line that is received from the bidder for the RFQ (line), is rejected. You must manually specify this status in the RFQ Responses (tdpur1506m000) session. You cannot update RFQ response lines with this status.

This status is only applicable for RFQ response lines. RFQ headers, lines, and bidders cannot have this status.

Processed

The RFQ object is converted in the Convert RFQs (tdpur1202m000) session, or a response line with the Conversion Action specified as Ignore, is processed in the Process Non-Converted RFQ Responses (tdpur1223m000) session.

Origin

The request for quotation (RFQ) line's origin.

Example

When you create the RFQ line in the RFQ Lines (tdpur1502m000) session, the Origin is Manual.

Allowed values

EP

The order has resulted from the execution of the Transfer Order Planning (cppat1210m000) session in Enterprise Planning .

Sales

• The order has resulted from a direct delivery or cross-docking order and is generated from the Transfer Purchase Order Advice (whina3212m000) session in Warehousing .
• The order has resulted from the execution of the Generate Purchase Orders (tdsls4241m000) session

Service

The order has resulted from the execution of the Service Order Resource Planning (tssoc2260m000) session in Service .

Requisition

The purchase object has resulted from the execution of the Convert Purchase Requisitions (tdpur2201m000) session.

Copy from Actual Order

The order has resulted from the execution of the Copy Purchase Order (tdpur4201s000) session.

Copy from Order History

The order has resulted from the execution of the Copy Purchase Order (tdpur4201s000) session.

Assembly

The order has resulted from the execution of the Generate WIP Transfer (tiasc7200m000) session in Manufacturing .

Commingling

The order has resulted from the execution of the Commingle Purchase Orders (tdpur4210m000) session.

Maintenance

The order has resulted from the execution of the Plan Work Orders (tswcs3200m000) session in Service .

Warehousing

The order has resulted from the execution of one of the following sessions in Warehousing :

• Transfer Purchase Order Advice (whina3212m000)
• Generate Orders (KANBAN) (whinh2200m000)
• Generate Orders (TPOP) (whinh2201m000)
• Generate Orders (OCB) (whinh2205m000)

Contract

The order has resulted from the execution of the Generate Purchase Orders (tdpur3204m000) session, or the RFQ has resulted from the execution of the Generate RFQs from Contracts (tdpur3201m000) session.

RFQ

The order has resulted from the execution of the Convert RFQs (tdpur1202m000) session.

Manual

The purchase object is manually specified in the relevant session.

External

The purchase object is created by an application other than LN.

Job Shop Control

The order or requisition has resulted from the generation of a subcontracted service for a production order in Manufacturing . This origin is applicable in case of operation subcontracting.

Routing

The purchase requisition has resulted from the generation of a subcontracted service for a routing operation in Manufacturing . This origin is applicable in case of operation subcontracting.

Subcontracting Purchase Order

The purchase supply order or schedule is generated in the Purchase Order Material Supply Lines (tdpur4116m000) session or the Generate Supply Orders for Subcontracting (tdpur4216m000) session. The purchase order/schedule contains supply lines to order the required material from the buy-from business partner who delivers the goods to the administrative warehouse (supply-to warehouse), which represents the subcontractor's shop floor warehouse.

Project

The order has resulted from the execution of the Transfer Planned PRP Purchase Orders (tppss6230m000) session in Project .

Warehousing Receipt

The order is generated automatically for an unexpected warehouse receipt. As a result, the goods can be received against the generated purchase order.

Warehousing Receipt purchase orders can only be generated if the Generate Order for Unexpected Warehouse Receipt check box is selected for the item and business partner in the Items - Purchase Business Partner (tdipu0110m000) session.

Purchase Payment

The order is generated automatically for a consumption of consigned inventory that cannot be linked to an existing purchase order or schedule.

This applies in the following situations:

• The purchase order type is a Consignment Replenishment order type, as defined in the Purchase Order Types (tdpur0194m000) session.
• The Consigned check box is selected for the purchase schedule in the Purchase Schedules (tdpur3110m000) session.
• Consumption is for an adjustment order.
• Consigned inventory is replenished by means of a Purchase (Manual) warehousing order.
• Item inventory is handled by component, consumption is by component.

If no receipt is available yet, a receipt is generated in Purchase Control based on the number group for warehouse receipts, and a purchase payable receipt is created.

Item Cross Reference

The alternative way of communicating with the bidder about items.

Allowed values

ICS

item code system

MPN

manufacturer part number

Not Applicable

No item cross reference is applicable.

Code Item Type

The item code system's code. The item code system is used to search for an item in an alternative way, for instance by the bidder's item code.

Note: You can specify this field only if the Item Cross Reference field is ICS.

Cross Reference Item

The item code that is used to indicate the item in the Item field.

The Item Cross Reference field determines the item code that you can select.

• ICS

  You can select a code in the item code system from the Item Code System - Items (tcibd0104m000) session.

• MPN

  You can select a manufacturer part number (MPN) from the Manufacturer Part Numbers (tdipu0145m000) or Items by MPN (tdipu0149m000) session.

Note: 

The MPN must have the status Approved or For Approval on the RFQ Date.

Item

item

The item code can be blank, which means bids are requested for a new item. You can add a text to describe the item. When a response line that is linked to the RFQ line receives the Accepted status, the item code becomes mandatory.

Note: 

If the warehouse is WMS controlled:

• And the Inbound BOM/List Items check box is cleared for the warehouse in the WMS Interface Parameters (whwmd2105m000) session, you cannot enter a list item of the type kit in this field.
• And the Serials in Inventory check box is cleared for the warehouse in the WMS Interface Parameters (whwmd2105m000) session, you cannot enter a serialized item for which the Serials in Inventory check box is selected in the Item - Warehousing (whwmd4600m000) session.
• And the Serials Not in Inventory check box is cleared for the warehouse in the WMS Interface Parameters (whwmd2105m000) session, you cannot enter a serialized item for which the Serials in Inventory check box is cleared in the Item - Warehousing (whwmd4600m000) session.
• And the Lots Not in Inventory check box is cleared for the warehouse in the WMS Interface Parameters (whwmd2105m000) session, you cannot enter a lot controlled item for which the Lots in Inventory check box is cleared in the Item - Warehousing (whwmd4600m000) session.

Standard Description

If this check box is selected, LN prints both the standard item description and the specific request for quotation (RFQ) line text.

If this check box is cleared, LN prints only the specific request for quotation (RFQ) line text.

Manufacturer Part Number

The preferred manufacturer part number (MPN) for the item.

Manufacturer

The item's manufacturer, or the manufacturer that is linked to the manufacturer part number (MPN).

Effectivity Unit

effectivity unit

Note: If the warehouse is WMS controlled, and the Effectivity Units check box is cleared for the warehouse in the WMS Interface Parameters (whwmd2105m000) session, you cannot enter an effectivity unit in this field.

Project

The project to which the item on the request for quotation (RFQ) line is related.

Note: If the RFQ line represents a customized item, the project in this field must be equal to the project as specified in the project segment of the Item field.

You can also send an RFQ for standard items that are related to a specific project. In this case, you can specify a project in the current field.

Quantity

ordered quantity

Purchase Unit

The purchase unit in which the items on the request for quotation (RFQ) line are expressed.

Target Price

The target price that is desired for the item on this RFQ line.

Default value

The Purchase Price from the Items - Purchase (tdipu0101m000) session.

Note: 

• If you use landed costs, this price should include these costs.
• This field is displayed only if the Target Price check box is cleared in the Procurement Parameters (tdpur0100m000) session.

Currency

currency

Price Unit

purchase price unit

Average Purchase Price

The average purchase price which is based on cumulative purchases or on the current inventory, as specified in the Method of Calculating Average Purchase Price field of the Purchase Order Parameters (tdpur0100m400) session.

Default value

The Average Purchase Price from the Items - Purchase (tdipu0101m000) session.

Latest Purchase Price

The purchase price that is displayed on the most recent invoice received for the item on this RFQ line.

Default value

The Latest Purchase Price from the Items - Purchase (tdipu0101m000) session.

Average Landed Cost

A cost component's average landed cost, which is based on cumulative purchases or on the current inventory, as specified in the Method of Calculating Average Landed Cost field of the Landed Costs Parameters (tclct0100m000) session.

Latest Landed Cost

A cost component's latest landed cost.

Picture

The item's picture, which is defaulted from the Picture field in the Items (tcibd0501m000) session.

Warehouse

The warehouse where the items must be delivered.

Default value

LN retrieves the default warehouse from:

• The Requests for Quotation (tdpur1501m000) session.
• If no delivery warehouse (address) is defined in the Requests for Quotation (tdpur1501m000) session, LN retrieves the delivery address from the Procurement User Profiles (tdpur0143m000) session.
• If no delivery warehouse (address) is defined in the Procurement User Profiles (tdpur0143m000) session, LN retrieves the delivery address from the Items - Purchase (tdipu0101m000) session.
• If no delivery warehouse (address) is defined in the Items - Purchase (tdipu0101m000) session, LN retrieves the delivery address from the Items (tcibd0501m000) session.

Receipt Address

warehouse address

Default value

LN retrieves the default warehouse address from:

• The Requests for Quotation (tdpur1501m000) session.
• If no delivery warehouse (address) is defined in the Requests for Quotation (tdpur1501m000) session, LN retrieves the delivery address from the Procurement User Profiles (tdpur0143m000) session.
• If no delivery warehouse (address) is defined in the Procurement User Profiles (tdpur0143m000) session, LN retrieves the delivery address from the Items - Purchase (tdipu0101m000) session.
• If no delivery warehouse (address) is defined in the Items - Purchase (tdipu0101m000) session, LN retrieves the delivery address from the Items (tcibd0501m000) session.

Note: If you have defined a warehouse in the Warehouse field, you must fill this Receipt Address field.

Receipt Date

The date on which the items, for which you send the request for quotation, are scheduled to be delivered.

Note: 

• The receipt date is copied to the purchase order, or purchase contract, when you copy the RFQ in the Convert RFQs (tdpur1202m000) session. This happens after you accept the RFQ response from the bidder.
• The receipt date cannot be before the request for quotation date.
• The receipt date cannot be later than the response date.

Receipt Period

The start date of the period that the items, for which you send the request for quotation, are scheduled to be delivered.

Default value

LN retrieves the default start date from the Requests for Quotation (tdpur1501m000) session.

Note: The start date is copied to the purchase order, or purchase contract, when you copy the RFQ line in the Convert RFQs (tdpur1202m000) session. This happens after you accept the RFQ response from the bidder.

You cannot define a receipt period if a receipt date is defined.

End Receipt Period

The end date of the period that the items, for which you send the request for quotation, are scheduled to be delivered.

Default value

LN retrieves the default end date from the Requests for Quotation (tdpur1501m000) session.

Note: The end date is copied to the purchase order or purchase contract when you copy the RFQ line in the Convert RFQs (tdpur1202m000) session. This happens after you accept the RFQ response from the bidder.

You cannot define a delivery period if a delivery date is defined.

Lead Time

When you manually specify the request for quotation (RFQ), you can define a lead time that will be used on the purchase order to determine the delivery date.

Delivery date = order date + lead time. 

Lead Time Unit

The unit in which the lead time is expressed.

Serial Number

serial number

Subject to Trade Compliance

If this check box is selected, global trade compliance applies to the line.

Note: This field is available only if the Import check box is selected in the Trade Management Parameters (tcgtc0100m000) session.

Peg Distribution

If this check box is selected, a peg distribution is linked to this RFQ Line.

Note: Manual changes in this session can affect the linked peg distribution. If this is the case, and if the Manual Project Peg Modification check box is selected in the Project Pegging Parameters (tcpeg0100m000) session, a window is displayed in which you must specify the change reason. The project peg changes and the reason codes are logged in the Cost Peg Audit History (tpctm2500m000) session.

Mandatory Project Peg

If this check box is selected, the item must be pegged to a project, which means the item must have a linked peg.

Default value

The Mandatory Project Peg check box in the Items (tcibd0501m000) session.

Subcontracted

If this check box is selected, operation subcontracting or service subcontracting is applicable for the item.

Activity

activity

Element

element

Extension

extension

Cost Component

cost component

Line Text

If this check box is selected, a text is present.

Score Date

The date on which the last response score is calculated for the RFQ line.

Score Actual

If this check box is selected, the calculated response score for the RFQ line is actual and is used when comparing response lines in the RFQ Compare Responses (tdpur1600m100) session.

If this check box is cleared, the calculated response score for the RFQ line is no longer applicable, for example, because values have changed in the RFQ Responses (tdpur1506m000) session. Consequently, when the RFQ Compare Responses (tdpur1600m100) session is accessed, the response score is recalculated.

Additional Information

Additional Field

additional information

Click Extended Additional Information to view all additional information fields that are linked to the purchase document in the Extended Additional Information (tcstl2110m000) session.

Note: Because no buy-from business partner is available in this session, the additional information fields defined in the General definition level are used.