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R12: AP: Supplier: Unable To Create Suppliers As Person Type Party. It Is Allowed Only For Employees. (Doc ID 1395158.1)

Last updated on APRIL 04, 2025

Applies to:

Oracle iSupplier Portal - Version 12.0.1 and later
Oracle Payables - Version 12.0.1 and later
Oracle Supplier Hub - Version 12.1.2 and later
Oracle Supplier Lifecycle Management - Version 12.1.2 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Symptoms

Suppliers are not allowed to be created as Person Type Party. This option is available only for Employee Type Suppliers.
This option is required as there are non-employee persons that must be created as Person Type Party. For
example a non-employee external contractor is a person and should be a Person Type Party.

Cause

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