In Company Configuration, use the Vendor Id Assignment setting to choose how SIRE handles vendor IDs when creating one-time vendors related to tenants.
Where to Find It
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Go to Company > Configuration.
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Expand the Basic Info section.
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Locate Vendor Id Assignment.
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 selected, SIRE automatically generates vendor IDs using the vendor sequence configured in Intacct Accounts Payable.
Allow Manual Vendor ID Assignment
When selected, users can enter a custom vendor ID during new tenant creation in SIRE.
This option is useful when your company 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 Custom Vendor ID field appears during new tenant creation.
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The field is required.
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The value can contain up to 16 characters.
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Duplicate vendor IDs are not allowed.
If you switch back to Use Intacct vendor sequence, SIRE returns to automatically generating vendor IDs for new vendors.
Important Notes
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The setting is company-wide and applies to all users in your company.
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The setting is saved with the company configuration.
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The setting affects how new tenant and vendor records are created.
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Existing vendor linking is not changed by this setting.
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Users need edit permission to change and save 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 to use 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does This Setting Change Intacct Itself?
No. The setting controls how SIRE creates vendors in Intacct by either using the Intacct vendor sequence or the custom vendor ID entered in SIRE.
Is the Setting Shared Across Users?
Yes. It applies to the entire 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.