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SAP FAQs

Visit the Procurement Card FAQs page is you have a question related to the Procurement Card Program.

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What is Purchasing Training and who should attend?

Purchasing Training is a course which covers the basic purchasing guidelines for the purchase goods and services on behalf of the University. Anyone who purchases goods or services on behalf of the University must attend training.

How do I gain access to SAP?

Complete the Departmental Services Security Authorization form and return it to SAP Security (Technology Resources).

What fields are necessary to complete a goods requisition?

  • Document type (K,A,F,P,S)
  • Short text
  • Quantity
  • Unit of measure
  • Price
  • Goods Receipt
  • Material Group
  • Vendor
  • Delivery date
  • Storage Location
  • Tracking number
  • Requisitioner
     

Where can I find the status of my requisition?

Go to the “release strategy” or “status” tab.

What is a GL?

A GL is an object code used to identify the description of a purchase. Click here to view the state descriptions of general ledger accounts object codes.

 

What are the different types of requisitions?

  • Local
  • Standard Framework
  • Limit Framework
  • State Automated
  • State Non-Automated

 

What is the difference between a framework and a “limit” framework?

  • Frameworks are used for memberships, subscriptions and one time annual fees.
  • Limit frameworks are used when it is necessary to pay multiple invoices for an ongoing fee or service.

Who may cancel a Purchase Order?

Please contact the Purchasing Office at 512.245.2521.

How do I change account information after a Purchase Order has been completed?

Click here to email the Purchasing Office to request the necessary changes. Once the changes are complete, the requisition will be returned to the account manager for approval.

Why is it necessary to have a complete description in the text?

Providing complete information is vital to ensuring the Purchasing Office is made aware of what is being purchased. In addition, it provides the vendor with an accurate description of the order, thereby decreasing error.

What goes into the header notes?

The header notes should include any pertinent information that needs to be communicated to the Purchasing Office. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Dates of Validity (memberships, maintenance agreements, conferences, etc.)
  • Special Requests

These remarks are for communication purposes only and will appear on the purchase order.

When is a requisition rejected?

A requisition will be rejected if the information presented is not complete. The requsition will be returned to the requisitioner, and a stop sign will appear in the record with a full explanation in the header note of what needs to be corrected.

What is the work list and how is it used?

The work list is a vehicle which allows the account managers to approve a purchase. It also allows the Purchasing Office to review the requistion and create a final purchase order.