Supplier tagging lets you target preferred vendors for competitive bids, meet your contractual requirements, and add additional suppliers when needed. Suppliers can be tagged using client‑defined categories, verticals, capability tags, and preferred or non‑preferred designations, aligned with each organization’s sourcing taxonomy.
Use this import to update tagging data about your vendors.
Template details
| Field | Required | Description | Data Type/ Character Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supplier Code | YES | Unique identifier for each supplier | NVARCHAR |
| Supplier Name | NO | The official name of the supplier | NVARCHAR |
| Industry Code | YES | Classification code indicating the supplier's industry or sector. | NVARCHAR |
| Tag | YES | Categorical label for organizing or filtering suppliers. | NVARCHAR 50 |
Error resolution
| Error | Description | Resolution steps |
|---|---|---|
| SupplierCode is required | Supplier code field, but it’s missing. | Enter a valid supplier code in the designated column before uploading. |
| IndustryCode is required | Industry code field is mandatory but not provided. | Fill in the correct industry code that matches your supplier’s industry. |
| Tag cannot be empty | A tag field was left blank. | Provide at least one tag value; tags cannot be null. |
| Supplier not found | The supplier code entered does not exist in the system. | Verify the supplier code against the master supplier list and correct it. |
| Industry code is invalid | Industry code provided doesn’t match any recognized industry codes. | Use only valid industry codes defined in the system’s reference list. |
| Supplier not associated with this industry code | Supplier code and industry code combination is not valid. | Check that the supplier is registered under the given industry code and update accordingly. |
| Tag exceeds maximum length of 50 characters | Tag value is too long. | Shorten the tag to 50 characters or fewer. |
| Tag contains invalid characters (only ASCII printable characters allowed) | The tag contains invalid characters. Only ASCII printable characters in this range: ! (decimal 33) through ~ (decimal 126) are allowed. Including letters (A–Z, a–z), digits (0–9), punctuation, and standard symbols. Any character outside that range (such as spaces, control codes, or extended Unicode) cause the tag to be rejected. | Replace invalid characters with standard ASCII printable characters (letters, numbers, punctuation). |
Internal import identifier
This is an internal import identifier used by Enterprise to process imports correctly. It may appear in an Import Summary, but it isn’t visible in the Web Import tool and doesn’t require any action.
Import Template Name in the ImportName Table:
Web Import: Supplier Tags
Import Tool: Not Supported
Integration Central: Not Supported
Export Report: Not Supported
Reverse Import: Not Supported
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