Setup Sourcing on Oracle EBS R12

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 Setting up Sourcing in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) R12.3 involves configuring the Oracle Sourcing module to manage the procurement process, supplier relationship management, and sourcing events. Here's a step-by-step guide to set up Sourcing in Oracle EBS R12.3:


Step 1: Define Supplier Master Data


Navigation: Suppliers > Entry

Set up supplier master records by defining supplier details, such as name, address, and contact information.


Step 2: Set Up Supplier Sites


Navigation: Suppliers > Entry > Sites

Create supplier sites to represent different locations from which suppliers deliver goods or services.


Step 3: Define Sourcing Rules (Optional)


Navigation: Sourcing > Setup > Sourcing Rules

If using sourcing rules, define them to determine the criteria for supplier selection.


Step 4: Configure Negotiation Styles


Navigation: Sourcing > Setup > Negotiation Styles

Set up negotiation styles to define the different methods of conducting negotiations.


Step 5: Define Negotiation Types


Navigation: Sourcing > Setup > Negotiation Types

Create negotiation types to categorize different types of sourcing events (e.g., RFQ, RFP).


Step 6: Set Up Document Sequences (Optional)


Navigation: Sourcing > Setup > Document Sequences

Configure document sequences for sourcing events to assign unique event numbers.


Step 7: Configure Supplier Qualification (Optional)


Navigation: Sourcing > Setup > Supplier Qualification

If using supplier qualification, set up qualification templates and questions.


Step 8: Define Qualification Areas (Optional)


Navigation: Sourcing > Setup > Qualification Areas

Create qualification areas to classify supplier qualifications based on specific criteria.


Step 9: Set Up Sourcing Rules (Optional)


Navigation: Sourcing > Setup > Sourcing Rules

If using sourcing rules, define them to determine the criteria for supplier selection.


Step 10: Create Sourcing Categories (Optional)


Navigation: Sourcing > Setup > Sourcing Categories

Define sourcing categories to classify sourcing events based on procurement criteria.


Step 11: Configure Approval Rules (Optional)


Navigation: Sourcing > Setup > Approval Rules

Set up approval rules for sourcing events that require approval before being published.


Step 12: Set Up Event Roles (Optional)


Navigation: Sourcing > Setup > Event Roles

Define event roles to assign specific roles to participants in sourcing events.


Step 13: Define Sourcing Event Templates (Optional)


Navigation: Sourcing > Setup > Event Templates

Create sourcing event templates to provide standardized formats for sourcing events.


Step 14: Set Up Negotiation Styles (Optional)


Navigation: Sourcing > Setup > Negotiation Styles

Define negotiation styles to determine the different methods of conducting negotiations.


Step 15: Review Sourcing Reports (Optional)


Navigation: Sourcing > Reports

Utilize various sourcing reports to monitor sourcing activities and performance.


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