# Supplier Groups
Supplier Groups organize vendors into categories for filtering, pricing rules, and mandatory supplier fields. Groups can be nested using a parent group.
Overview & List View
Go to Purchase → Settings → Supplier Groups from the left menu.
Master data screen — edit directly from the list or view. The list is a hierarchical tree of supplier groups.
New Supplier Group
List columns
| **Column** | **Description** |
|------------|-----------------|
| Id | Group record ID. |
| Name | Supplier group name. Nested under parent groups when hierarchy is used. |
List row actions
| **Action** | **Description** |
|------------|-----------------|
| View | Opens read-only group details. |
| Edit | Opens the edit form. |
| Delete | Removes the group when not referenced. |
Fields
| **Field** | **Description** |
|-----------|-----------------|
| Name * | Group name shown on supplier records and filters. |
| Parent Group | Optional. Creates a hierarchy (e.g. Local → Domestic). Only active groups can be selected as parent. |
How It Works
Each supplier can belong to one supplier group. The group is used across the purchase module in this precedence order (supplier-specific values always win over group):
- Pricing Rule — rules targeting a supplier group apply to all suppliers in that group when no supplier-specific rule matches. See Pricing Rule.
- Basic Pricing — supplier group prices can be maintained on the Basic Pricing grid when group columns are shown.
- Purchase bill filtering — supplier group filters on purchase entry lists and advanced report filters narrow results to vendors in the selected group.
Connected reports: Filter and analyze by group on Bill Wise Purchase, Bill Wise Purchase Advanced, Supplier Aging Report, Quotation Wise Purchase, and other supplier reports when the group filter is available.
Actions
List header: New
See List row actions above.
Form buttons: Update, Reset, Cancel
FAQ
Can I make Supplier Group mandatory on every supplier?
Yes. Add Supplier Group under Supplier mandatory fields in Purchase Settings.
Are pricing rules tied to supplier groups?
Yes. Pricing Rule can target a supplier group instead of individual suppliers.
What happens if I suspend a group?
Suspended groups cannot be selected on new suppliers. Existing suppliers keep their group assignment until changed.
Are supplier groups hierarchical?
Yes. Groups can have parent groups. Purchase reports that filter by supplier group typically include child groups under the selected parent.
Where else are supplier groups used?
Beyond pricing rules — mandatory supplier fields, basic pricing grid columns, and advanced purchase reports that filter by supplier group.
Can I move a supplier to another group?
Yes. Edit the supplier master. Future pricing rules and group-based prices use the new group; historical transactions keep the supplier recorded at transaction time.
Should I delete an unused supplier group?
Prefer suspending empty groups. Deleting may fail if suppliers, pricing rules, or reports still reference the group.