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Can you walk me
through P2P Cycle –Functionally along with technical changes ?
Can you walk me through O2C Cycle –Functionally along with
technical changes ?
Samba –Sr Manager
Rajesh –Manager
Rajesh requested me a projector and i approved with limit of
40k .
Requisition --
Vendors
Request
for quotations from different vendors /Supplier
Once rajesh receives quotations from different suppliers
Then he will go for quote analysis ,finalyse best quote (Sony
–SK computers ).
Then create
Purchase Order with SK computers for
the sony Projector
“Procure-to-Pay,” referred
to as “P2P,” encompasses the entire set of steps that a company or an
organization performs when it procures goods or services from a vendor. Goods
or Services mentioned here could mean raw materials, professional services,
stationery, infrastructure, or any other miscellaneous expenses. The events
include creating requisitions, purchasing, receiving, submitting payments, and
accounting for goods and services. It covers the whole process from the point
of order to payment and accounts.
It
is important to know how the P2P cycle is essential for the functioning of a
business and exactly how it works and the importance of each stage. Being
unaware of the exact steps can lead to confusion and frustration when working
on troubleshooting errors related to the P2P process.
This
blog gives you a heads-up on the P2P cycle in Oracle Cloud Fusion. Here we
explain what it is, how it works, and some critical tables.
What is the P2P cycle in Oracle Cloud Fusion
and its Usage?
The P2P cycle in Oracle Cloud Fusion
is a process that starts with a requisition being created in Oracle Procurement
and ends with the supplier being paid fully or partially for the purchase. You
should complete several steps for the cycle to be complete. The steps are
outlined in the diagram below:
US164666—PO Number
204124 –Req Number
Critical steps in the P2P cycle in Oracle Fusion with
Tables
1. Purchase Requisitions
A purchase requisition is an initial internal
request made by an employee who needs to acquire goods or
services for the business. Once the purchase requisition is approved, a purchase order for the items
is sent to a supplier.
Which
department is responsible for purchase requisition?
the purchase department
The purchase requisition form is submitted to the purchase department for approval which
is the first step in creating an effective audit trail for purchasing. Once the
purchase requisition is approved by the relevant department, a purchase order
is issued to the vendor of the requested goods or services.
What
are the two types of requisitions?
Different types of purchase requisitions
·
Standard Purchase
Requisition: This is the most basic type of requisition and is typically used
for routine, low-value purchases. ...
·
Pre-approved Purchase
Requisition: This type of requisition is used for high-value or
mission-critical purchases that require more scrutiny.
2. Request for Quotation (RFQ)
2. Quotations
3. Quote Analysis
4. Creating a Purchase Order
The Four Major Types of Purchase Orders
·
Standard Purchase
Orders (SPO)
·
Planned Purchase
Orders (PPO)
·
Blanket Purchase
Orders (BPO)
·
Contract Purchase
Orders (CPO)
What is the difference between PO and PO requisition?
The main difference between a purchase requisition and a
purchase order is that a purchase requisition is for getting
internal permission to buy goods or services, whereas a purchase order is for
actually purchasing the goods or services.
5. Receiving Goods/Services—Goods Receipt
6. Creating an Invoice
7. Creating Account Entries
8. Supplier Payment
9. Post to Ledger
Here
we take a look at each of these steps below:
1. Creating a Purchase Requisition
The
first step that initiates the Procure-to-Pay Cycle is Creating a Purchase
Requisition (PR). A requisition is a formal document used when an employee
needs to purchase or order something on behalf of their organization. In Oracle
Cloud Fusion, an employee (or a user) creates a PR by navigating to the
“Procurements” Ã “Purchase Requisitions” Ã “Enter Requisition Line” screen in
Oracle Cloud Fusion Work Area.
As
shown in the screenshot below, the requisition form must be filled out. The
requisition must include all the required fields like the item description,
part number, date, quantity, and price.
2. Request for quotation
After
requisitions are created by entering all the information mentioned above, the
user generates a request for a quotation (RFQ). An RFQ is a Call for Bid, or an
Invitation for Bid sent by a company to its potential suppliers.
An
RFQ is a document sent to the supplier that outlines the goods or services
needed, along with the buyer’s price. The RFQ also includes any other terms and
conditions relevant to the purchase.
3. Quotations
A
quote is an offer that contains the total price of the products or services.
The
supplier sends a quotation, whether in response to an RFQ or not, through the
Purchasing Documents Open Interface. If you don’t receive quotes electronically
from your supplier, a quotation can be created manually using a Quotations Form
or copying the quotation from an existing RFQ.
4. Quote analysis
Quote
Analysis is a process in which the quotations received are then viewed and
approved. In this process, Purchasing allows you to review or approve quotation
information for an item or a category.
Users
approve the quotations if they want buyers or requestors to reference the
quotations on POs or requisitions.
Quote
analysis enables users to review the supplier’s quotation and ensure that it
meets all the buyer’s requirements.
5. Creating a purchase order
After
a quotation is approved, Purchasing allows you to generate a Purchase Order
(PO), a legal document outlining the terms of sale.
The
PO document includes the price, quantity, and need-by date of the goods or
services, it also includes any other relevant terms and conditions associated
with the purchase. When you create a PO (either manually or by Auto-Creating
from requisitions), the Supplier Item Catalog form can be used to fetch
quotation information. Additionally, the PO, which can be divided into PO
header and PO lines sections, includes details like Ship To location, supplier
information, distribution accounts, and purchasing parameters.
POs
are created, saved, and then submitted for approval internally within the
organization.
Once
approved, the PO document is generated with amount and delivery requirements
and then transmitted to the vendor for fulfilment.
6. Receiving the goods or services
Once
the goods/services are ordered and shipped by the vendor, they must go to their
final destination. The receipt is done by entering quantity (accepted quantity)
and/or receiving location into the receiving form in Oracle Purchasing.
Creating
receipts and records of goods arriving at the distribution center into the
warehouse system. The supplier delivers the goods or services, and the relevant
receiving details are entered, with line items verified to ensure that
everything ordered has been delivered.
The
receiving form will include fields for the supplier, like ship-to address, and
delivery date. This is completed once all the information has been entered.
7. Creating an invoice
Once
the receipt is entered, the invoice can be created in Oracle. An invoice
specifies the price of the goods or services and any other terms, and an
essential aspect of the invoice includes a due date for payment.
8. Create accounting entries
The
invoice which is created and approved needs to be reviewed. This step is known
as invoice validation, wherein the invoice is checked and validated. The
supplier’s invoice is matched and ensures it aligns with the PO created
earlier.
After
Invoice validation and approval, the Accounts Payables team generates
accounting entries. These accounting entries debit from the Accounts Payable
Account and credit into the Cash Account.
9. Making the payment
The
last step in the P2P cycle in Oracle Cloud Fusion is making the payment to the
supplier/vendor. The payment is made by entering the invoice and PO numbers
(and/or receipt) into Oracle’s payment form.
The
payment form also includes more information about the supplier, ship-to
address, and delivery date. After these are entered, the payment is made and
the cycle ends.
Tables involved in the P2P cycle in Oracle
Cloud Fusion
The
following table shows the P2P cycle in Oracle Cloud Fusion.
Type
of table
|
What
it contains
|
Purchasing
Requisition Header
|
Information
of requisition number, date created, and status.
|
Purchasing
Requisition Lines
|
Unit
price, item code, description, quantity, and category.
|
Purchase
Order Header
|
Order
number, supplier name, and ship-to address.
|
Purchase
Order Lines
|
Item
code, quantity, and unit price.
|
The
receipt Header
|
Receipt
number, supplier name, and date received.
|
Receipt
Lines
|
Quantity,
item code of received items, and unit price.
|
Invoice
Header
|
Invoice
number, supplier name, and shipping address.
|
Invoice
Lines
|
The
item code, quantity, and unit price.
|
Payment
Header
|
Information
of the payment includes the payment number, supplier name, and shipping
address.
|
Payment
Lines
|
Item
code, quantity, and unit price.
|
Common mistakes during the P2P cycle in Oracle
Cloud Fusion
Common
errors that can occur during the P2P process in Oracle Cloud Fusion are as
follows:
- Incorrect/missing account codes
- Invalid/missing vendor information
- Inaccurate/missing purchase order information
- Invalid/missing invoice information
- Incorrect/missing payment info
If
the information is incorrect/missing, it can cause significant delays and
disruptions in the P2P cycle of Oracle Cloud Fusion. That’s why it is important
to double-check all your data before initiating any part of the P2P cycle.
Optimal procedures for the Procure-to-Pay
cycle in Oracle Cloud Fusion
It
is necessary to understand the best practices followed in the Industry. Key
things to keep in mind include:
- All invoices created must have an approver,
regardless of amount or priority. This will ensure that all invoices are
reviewed, validated, processed, and approved.
- Be sure to review and validate all invoices before
approving them. This will help to avoid any errors in the approval
process.
- If you have questions about invoice or process in the
P2P cycle, please ask your supervisor or another experienced individual.
Getting clarification can help to avoid any hassles or confusion.
By
following these practices, you can help ensure that the P2P cycle in Oracle
Cloud Fusion runs smoothly and efficiently.
Conclusion
The P2P cycle involves all necessary and
optional processes that help ensure a smooth requisitioning and procurement of
goods and services, and the accuracy of financial data in Oracle Applications.
This
blog post outlined the P2P cycle in Oracle Cloud Fusion, including the
accounting entries and tables. We hope you found this information to be
helpful!