# Branch + Supplier + Items
**YouTube:** [How to Set Up Item Linking by Branch and Supplier?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtOaFX-eLaQ)
## How to Set Up Item Linking by Branch and Supplier?
In this tutorial, we will learn how to **link Branch, Supplier, and Items for Purchase Orders in Logic ERP** and understand how this configuration controls item visibility during purchase order entry.
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### Open Branch + Supplier + Item Linking Setup
* From the **Main Menu**, navigate to **Setup**
* Open **Party Wise Settings**
* Click on **Branch + Supplier + Items**
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### Define Branch–Supplier–Item Linking
You can define the linking in two ways:
* Entry Mode (Individual Linking)
* Batch Mode (Multiple Linking)
#### **Let us understand Batch Mode (Multiple Linking)**
* Select the **Branch**
* Select the **Supplier**
* Choose the **Item** to be linked
* Click **Save**
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### Review Defined Linking
* Switch to **Entry Mode**
* Review and verify the linked **Branch, Supplier, and Items**
* Make changes if required and save
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### Import Branch–Supplier–Item Linking via Excel
You can also define the linking using Excel import:
* Click on **Import from Excel**
* Use the **Excel Help** button to:
* Check the required columns
* Verify column names and format
* Ensure that:
* Excel column headers **exactly match** the names shown in Excel Help
* Browse and select the Excel file
* Choose the correct **Sheet Name**
* Click **Refresh** to load the data
* Once verified, click **Save**
The linking will be successfully imported.
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### Understand How the Linking Works in Purchase Orders
* Open **Purchase Order** from **Order Processing**
* Ensure you are logged into the **same branch** for which linking is defined
* Select the **Supplier**
**While entering items:**
* The system automatically **filters the item list**
* Only those items are displayed which are:
* Linked to the selected **Supplier**
* Mapped to the current **Branch**
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### Conclusion
By configuring **Branch + Supplier + Item linking** in Logic ERP, you can:
* Restrict item selection supplier-wise and branch-wise
* Avoid incorrect item selection in purchase orders
* Maintain better vendor control and purchase accuracy
* Simplify and standardize purchase order entry
This setup is especially useful for organizations dealing with **supplier-specific item procurement** across multiple branches.
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