For data consistency, reconciliation, and audit purposes when using an external ERP system, the following vendor data can be loaded or added manually to a resource profile:
- MPN: a Manufacturer Part Number provided by the vendor
- Vendor ID: a unique vendor identifier
You can add these values in the following ways:
- for any resource: By entering MPN and Vendor ID manually during the resource creation or editing.
- for resources provisioned through APS applications: By loading MPN and Vendor ID through an APS application which connects Odin Automation to an external ERP system.
Adding MPN and Vendor ID manually for any resource
To add MPN and Vendor ID manually:
- Go to PCP > Billing > Products > Resources.
- Click the necessary resource. Click Edit. Complete MPN and Vendor ID manually. Save the changes.
Importing MPN and Vendor ID for a single APS resource from an external system
To import MPN and Vendor ID for a single APS resource from an external system through an APS application:
Note: This option is available only for resources provisioned by external vendor systems through APS applications.
- Go to PCP > Billing > Products > Resources.
- Click the necessary APS resource. Import MPN and Vendor ID using these buttons in the lower part of the screen:
- Load MPN from Connector
- Load Vendor ID from Connector
Importing MPN and Vendor ID for multiple APS resources from an external system
To import MPN and Vendor ID for multiple APS resources from an external system through an APS application:
Note: This option is available only for resources provisioned by external vendor systems through APS applications.
- Go to PCP > Products > Service Plans > Service Templates.
- Click the necessary APS service template. Switch to the Resources tab.
- Select the necessary resources. Import MPN and Vendor ID for the selected resources using these buttons above the list of resources:
- Load MPN from Connector
- Load Vendor ID from Connector