Create or update an alternative part number

If a standard material published from the catalogue manager is added as a PO position, you can create or update an alternative part ID for the standard material in the Alternative Part Id field.

1. Navigate to the s50018 Purchase Order screen.

2. To refresh the screen, select the F5 key.

3. In the Purchase Order Header grid, select a row.

4. In the Position grid, select the Purchase Order Position tab.

5. In the Purchase Order Position grid, select a row.

6. On the Home menu, in the Purchase Order Options group, select Create/Update Alternative Part Number.

   The d0210 Create Alternative Part dialog appears.

7. Perform the following:

   1. From the Component Type dropdown, select the ID of the component type for the part number.

   2. In the Part number field, enter the code to identify a part.

   3. From the Commodity dropdown, select the commodity code for the part number.

   4. From the Unit dropdown, select the unit of measure for the part.

8. Select Save.

   In the Purchase Order Position grid, in the General tab, the Alternative Part Id field is updated.