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Categorize Vendors

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We are using Dynamics 365 Business Central and have an audit finding to categorize our vendors and then link that to our items.
 
Our vendor audits need to specify what categories they can supply.  Some vendors may have multiple categories applicable.
 
We have been using the Item Category Code already and we are hoping there is a way to link that to the vendor.
 
The idea being we can't raise a purchase order on a lubricant supplier to buy a circuit board.
 
Appreciate any help on this matter.
 
 
 
 
 
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  • Valentin Castravet Profile Picture
    32,691 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at
    On the item card you have a vendor no. field. This way you can specify for each item which vendor you usually buy it from. You can also use the item references page to add multiple vendors for each item. Perhaps one of these can work for you.
     
    If you want to use the item category code - you can add a custom field to the item category code page. In this field multiple vendors can be selected. This way you can tie each item category to multiple vendors. But this is not available out of the box and will require a small customization. 
     
  • Manish Sharma Profile Picture
    111 on at
    Have you tried with Gen. Bus. Posting Group & Vendor Posting Group on then Vendor Card.
  • Gerardo Rentería García Profile Picture
    26,802 Most Valuable Professional on at
    Hi
    BR
    GR
  • Valentin Castravet Profile Picture
    32,691 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at
    Gen. Bus. Posting Group & Vendor Posting Group is what is typically used to categorize or group vendors, but in this case the request is to tie the vendors to items as well, and I don't believe that can't be achieved with posting groups. 
     
  • YUN ZHU Profile Picture
    101,126 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at
    Hi, you can try the following standard field. Although it has a special purpose, I think it can also be used for classification.
    Business Central 2023 wave 2 (BC23): Large companies to report payment times (Payment Practices feature)
     
    Thanks.
    ZHU

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