In Company Configuration, use the Vendor Id Assignment setting to choose how SIRE handles vendor IDs for the creation of one-time vendors related to your tenants.
Where to find it
Go to Company > Configuration.
The Vendor Id Assignment setting is in the Basic Info collapsible section.
Your options
You can choose one of two settings:
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Use Intacct vendor sequence
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Allow manual vendor ID assignment
Use Intacct vendor sequence
This is the default option.
When this option is selected, SIRE automatically generates vendor IDs using the vendor sequence configured in Intacct Accounts Payable. This is the current behavior in SIRE.
Allow manual vendor ID assignment
When this option is selected, users can enter a custom vendor ID during tenant creation in SIRE.
This is useful when your business needs to control vendor numbering or follow an internal naming convention.
What happens when you choose manual IDs
If you select Allow manual vendor ID assignment:
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The Vendor ID field becomes visible during tenant creation in SIRE.
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The field is required.
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The Vendor ID can be up to 16 characters.
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Duplicate Vendor IDs are not allowed.
If you later switch back to Use Intacct vendor sequence, SIRE will go back to generating vendor IDs automatically.
Important notes
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The setting is company-wide, so it applies to all users in your company.
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Your selection is saved and stays in place after you log out and back in.
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This setting affects how new tenant and vendor records are created in SIRE/Intacct.
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Existing vendor linking is not changed by this setting.
When to use each option
Choose Use Intacct vendor sequence if:
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You want SIRE to assign vendor IDs automatically.
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You want the standard Intacct sequence behavior.
Choose Allow manual vendor ID assignment if:
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Your company needs custom vendor IDs.
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You want users to control the vendor ID during tenant creation.
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You follow a specific internal vendor numbering rule.
Common questions
Does this setting change Intacct itself?
No. The setting changes how SIRE creates vendors in Intacct by either:
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using the Intacct vendor sequence to generate the vendor ID, or
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using the custom vendor ID entered in SIRE when manual assignment is enabled.
Is the setting shared across users?
Yes. It applies to the whole company.
What if I do not choose anything?
SIRE uses Use Intacct vendor sequence by default.
Can I use a manual ID and still link an existing vendor?
Yes. Existing vendor linking continues to work as before.