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M. How to import lines to a Request for Quotation

If an RFQ is created from scratch, you may facilitate the creation of its line via file import.

Go to: Purchases / Purchase Management / Request for Quotations

  1. Click on the “New” button to create a new RFQ or select an existing RFQ on which you want to load additional lines.
  2. Complete the header of the RFQ (Order category, Details,…).
  3. Enter a supplier.
  4. Click on the “Import lines” button.
Importing RFQ lines from Excel

5. Click on the “add attachment” button then “Browse” and search in the computer for the xml file to  import.

The XML import file should have the exact following format:

Product Code; Product Description; Quantity; UoM; Price; Delivery Request Date; Currency; Comment; (and optionally Justification Code; Justification Coordination; HQ Remarks; Justification Y/N)

XML format to import lines on an RFQ

6. Click on the “Import file” button to import the file (and click “Update” if needed) A message will indicate if lines have been imported successfully.

7. Click on the “Close window” button.

8. The lines have been added on the RFQ.

9. Save the RFQ.

L. How to export lines from a Tender
N. How to export lines from a Request for Quotation