# Supplier + Items
**YouTube:** [How to Configure Supplier–Item Linking for Purchase](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Erik4qGAJNY)?
## How to Configure Supplier–Item Linking for Purchase?
In this tutorial, you will learn how to **link specific items with suppliers** in Logic ERP.\
This feature ensures **accurate item selection, controlled purchasing, and automatic rate application**.
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### Open Supplier + Item Linking Window
**To Begin:**
* Go to the **Setup Module** from the main menu
* Navigate to the **Party Wise Settings Section**
* Open **Supplier + Items Linking**
This window allows you to define **which items can be purchased from a specific supplier**.
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### Link Supplier with Items
* **Link Supplier**
* Select the **Supplier Name**
* All linking will be applied to the Selected Supplier.
* **Link Items with Supplier**
* Select the **Items** you want to link with the Supplier
* Only these linked items will be available during purchase transactions for this supplier.
* **Define Default Rates (Optional)**
* Enter **Default Purchase Rate** for each item
* **These Rates will be:**
* Automatically picked during **Purchase Orders / Purchase Bills**
* Useful for maintaining pricing consistency
* **Save & Review**
* Click **Save** to apply the configuration
* Use **Entry Mode** to Review saved details
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### Import Linking via Excel (Optional)
For bulk setup:
* Click on **Import from Excel**
* Use **Excel Help** to check required columns
* Browse and select your file
* Click **Refresh** to load data
**Imported Data Includes:**
* Supplier-item linking
* Default rates
* Quotation dates
* Click **Save**
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### Enable Supplier + Item Filter in Purchase Bill
* Open **Purchase Bill Configuration**
* Go to **Other Settings 2**
* **Select: Supplier + Items** in filter option
* Save the configuration
* Click **New Bill** to refresh the window
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### Verify in Purchase Bill Entry
* Select the **Supplier**
* Enter bill details
* Go to **Item Section**
* Press **Spacebar** in item field
**Result:** Only **linked items** will be displayed
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### Apply in Purchase Order
* Open **Purchase Order Configuration**
* Enable the same **Supplier + Items filter**
* Save and click **New Order**
**During Entry:**
* Select Supplier
* Search Items
* Only linked items will appear
* Default Rate (e.g., ₹1200) will be Auto Filled
> **Note:** Make sure that for the default rate, the **"Pick Supplier + Item Rates"** option is enabled (ticked) in your Purchase Order configuration.
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### How This Feature Works
* Links suppliers with specific items
* Filters item selection during purchase
* Applies predefined rates automatically
Ensures controlled and error-free purchasing.
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## Key Benefits
* Restricts incorrect item selection
* Speeds up purchase entry
* Ensures rate consistency
* Supports bulk import via Excel
* Improves supplier-item management
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### Final Outcome
You have successfully learned how to:
* Link **Suppliers with Items**
* Apply **item filters in purchase transactions**
* Use **default rates automatically**
* Import data using Excel
Your purchase process is now more **accurate, efficient, and controlled**.
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