Commodity (COMT)

Commodity (COMT) defines the valid commodity values for items or services. This window allows you to set up a reporting hierarchy of class, sub-class and group, and define an object of expenditure for the commodity. It also indicates whether a commodity is kept in inventory, uses standard specifications, or is considered a fixed asset.

This window also allows you to describe the commodity and assign a standard unit of measure. The system maintains a year-to-date total of money spent on the commodity and (if the unit cost flag is selected) the last cost per unit of the commodity. A three-way match indicator is included to enforce the documents required before payment is made under the Extended Purchasing Subsystem. The Manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) indicator, if used, forces the receiver of the goods to acknowledge that he or she has the safety sheet. The price agreement indicator forces the user to use a price agreement document when the commodity purchased is available under a current agreement or to require the use of a service contract document.

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Commodity

Key field. Enter a unique value for the item or service you want to add, change, or delete.

YTD Purchases

Display only. The year-to-date purchase amounts for this item is displayed.

Last Unit Cost

Display only. If Unit Cost Flag is selected [ Y ] for this commodity, the most recent cost per unit of the commodity is displayed. This field is not applicable for commodities that use service contracts.

Commodity Details View

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Description

Required. Enter the description used on the purchase order printed by the system.

Comment

Optional. If necessary, enter a comment about the commodity. This comment may contain a standing order number or other site-defined information.

Class

Optional. Enter the code for the commodity class. Refer to Commodity Class (COCL) for valid values.

Sub-Class

Optional. Enter the code for the commodity sub-class. Refer to Commodity Sub-Class by Commodity Class (CSCC) for valid values.

Group

Optional. Enter a group code for the commodity. You can use this field to group like commodities by site.

Object

Optional. Enter the object code for the commodity. Refer to Object Index (OBJT) for valid values.

Buyer

Required. Enter the buyer code for the commodity. Refer to Buyer (BUYT) for valid values.

Expeditor

Optional. Enter the code for the buyer who is able to expedite orders for the commodity. Refer to Buyer (BUYT) for valid values.

Standard Unit

Optional. Enter the standard unit of measure for the commodity. Refer to Unit of Measure (UNIT) for valid values.

Commodity is in Inventory

Default is cleared [N] . Select [Y] to indicate that this commodity is kept in warehouse inventory.

Scheduled Letting

Optional. Y indicates that the item is part of a scheduled letting.

MSDS

Default is cleared [N] . Select [Y] to indicate that the user must acknowledge that he does have the safety data sheet when receiving goods.

Standard Specifications

Default is cleared [blank] . Select [Y] to indicate that there is a standard specification for this item.

Fixed Asset

Default is cleared [blank] . Select [Y] to indicate that the item is a fixed asset.

Unit Cost Flag

Default is cleared [N] . Select [Y] to indicate that the last unit cost is maintained for the commodity.

Tax Code

Optional. Used only if the Extended Purchasing Subsystem (EPS) is installed. Enter the value representing the rate at which tax is calculated for this commodity. Ensure that this rate is valid on Tax Code (TAXT) and is also the same type as the header tax code.

Three-Way Match

Optional. Valid values are:

POs, Receivers, and Vendor Invoices [A]

EPPV compares the quantities found on Open Purchase Order Commodity Line Inquiry (OPPC) for all three documents (purchase order, receiver and vendor invoice) on a line-by-line basis. The document with the lowest quantity is paid.

POs and Receivers [R]

EPPV compares the quantities found on Open Purchase Order Commodity Line Inquiry (OPPC) for the receiver and the purchase order on a line-by-line basis. The document with the lowest quantity is paid. If an invoice is entered (even though it is not required), it is used in the comparison.

PO and Vendor Invoices [V]

EPPV compares the quantities found on Open Purchase Order Commodity Line Inquiry (OPPC) for the vendor invoice and the purchase order on a line by line basis. The document with the lowest quantity is paid. If a receiver is entered (even though it is not required), it is used in the comparison.

Neither Receivers nor Invoices [N]

No three-way match processing takes place for this order.

Price Agreement Indicator

Default is None [blank] . This field is used to identify the type of agreement under which the commodity must be purchased. Valid values are:

None [blank]

Not a price agreement commodity.

No Price Agreement Used [0]

Any purchasing document can reference this commodity.

Price Agreement Used to Purchase [1]

Only a price agreement document can reference this commodity.

Use Price Agreement Discount from List [2]

Only a price agreement document containing lines generated through Price Agreement Discount from List (PADL) can reference this commodity.

Use Price Agreement Cost per Mile [3]

Only a price agreement document containing lines generated through Price Agreement Cost per Mile (PACM) can reference this commodity.

Service Contract Used to Purchase [4]

Only a service contract document can reference this commodity.

Approval Details View

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1-10

Optional. Enter 10 two-character fields for approval groups. Ensure that each group is defined on Approval Group Screen 1 for at least one user ID.

Commodity Approval Amount

Optional. Enter the threshold dollar amount for commodity line approval. Amounts exceeding this amount require commodity line approval before the requisition appears on Purchase Order Preparation Inquiry (POPR) and before purchase orders are printed.

This field is used in conjunction with the Approval Groups field(s); approvals/disapprovals are made on Requisition Approval (RXAP) and Purchase Order Approval (POAP) for requisitions and purchase orders.

Ensure that at least one approval group is specified on Commodity Index (COMM). If no approval group is specified, then Requisition Approval (RXAP) and Purchase Order Approval (POAP) will be updated, despite the fact that the commodity line exceeds the commodity approval amount. Amounts totalling below the commodity approval amount require approvals on Requisition Approval (RXAP) or Purchase Order Approval (POAP).