Base system procurement case type reference
Procurement Case Management provides 13 base system case types that classify procurement work.
Purchase modification cases
Purchase modification cases are initiated by a requestor or shopper from within ShoppingHub.
| Case type | Purpose | How it is created |
|---|---|---|
Edit a purchase edit_purchase | Modify an existing purchase requisition or purchase order — for example, to change quantity, price, delivery date, or line items. | Requestor selects the edit action in ShoppingHub. The system creates a purchase modification record and the `create_procurement_case` subflow creates the case. |
Return a purchase return_purchase | Return received goods to the supplier. | Requestor selects the return action in ShoppingHub. The system creates a purchase modification record and the `create_procurement_case` subflow creates the case. |
Replace a purchase replace_purchase | Replace damaged, incorrect, or defective goods. | Requestor selects the replace action in ShoppingHub. The system creates a purchase modification record and the `create_procurement_case` subflow creates the case. |
Edit a receipt edit_receipt | Correct a receiving record after goods have been received — for example, to adjust the quantity received. | Requestor selects the edit receipt action in ShoppingHub. The case is handled end-to-end by the Edit a Receipt playbook. |
Compliance review cases
Compliance review cases are created automatically by the system when a purchase requisition or purchase order meets the conditions defined in the Task Generation Decision Table, or when a procurement specialist opens a case manually.
| Case type | Purpose | How it is created |
|---|---|---|
GL Coding Review gl_coding_review | Verify and correct the general ledger account coding on a purchase line before the order is placed. | Automatic — the Task Generation Decision Table creates the case when a purchase requisition is submitted and the GL coding review rule fires. |
Budget Review budget_review | Confirm that sufficient budget exists for the purchase before the order is placed or sourced. | Automatic — the Task Generation Decision Table creates the case when a purchase requisition is submitted and the budget review rule fires. |
Contract Review contract_review | Review applicable contracts before the purchase proceeds. | Automatic — the Task Generation Decision Table creates the case when a purchase requisition is submitted and the contract review rule fires. |
Send NDA for Signature send_nda | Send a non-disclosure agreement to the supplier associated with the purchase for signature before the purchase proceeds. | Automatic — the Task Generation Decision Table creates the case when a purchase requisition is submitted and the NDA rule fires. |
Delivery Address Review delivery_address_review | Verify and approve the delivery address on a purchase before the order proceeds. The case is created when the delivery address on the purchase requisition requires verification or company approval. | Automatic — created by the system when a purchase requisition is submitted and the delivery address on a line item requires review. Requires the Purchase Modification Content Pack \(`sn_spend_cp`\). |
Due Diligence due_diligence | Conduct a supplier due diligence assessment before a purchase proceeds. | Manual — opened by a procurement specialist — or automatically via the Task Generation Decision Table during supplier qualification. The case is initially assigned to the user who creates it. |
Support request cases
Support request cases are opened by employees through the Service Catalog or Employee Center to get help from the procurement organization.
| Case type | Purpose | How it is created |
|---|---|---|
Inquiry inquiry | Request general support or ask a question of the procurement organization. | Employee submits the Ask procurement catalog item in the Service Catalog or Employee Center. |
Request a Corporate Card request_cc | Request a corporate purchasing card for business expenses. The procurement or finance team processes the request and coordinates card issuance. | Employee initiates the request. The specific catalog item or portal entry point is configured during implementation. |
Request a copy of contract request_contract_copy | Obtain a copy of an existing supplier contract for reference. | Employee submits the Request a copy of contract catalog item in the Service Catalog or Employee Center. The system links the case to the relevant contract record and populates the case description with the contract number. |
Parent Topic:Sourcing and Procurement Operations reference
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