Supplier ID codes

Jonathan Lucas
Jonathan Lucas Member Posts: 9
edited September 2020 in Reckon Accounts (Desktop)
We are trying to integrate ConnectWise (PSA system) with Reckon Accounts desk top. ConnectWise has Supplier ID codes and it appears Reckon does not. Is there a way to add 

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  • Linda ABC
    Linda ABC Accredited Partner Posts: 1,131 Accredited Partner Accredited Partner
    edited June 2020
    I would expect the Supplier ID code is the same as the supplier name in Reckon... you would need to amend all your supplier names to match those in ConnectWise... 
  • Datarec_ReckonLtd
    Datarec_ReckonLtd Reckon Staff Posts: 1,039 Reckon Staff
    edited July 2019
    A Custom Field, that is created and named "Supplier ID" may be an alternative.
  • Jason Hollis
    Jason Hollis Alumni Posts: 516 Reckon Staff
    edited September 2020
    Linda and Data Rec are correct as both of these can be used. However it actually depends what ConnectWise are trying to look at/can look at with their API connection. They have integrated with us for many many years so they should know where the supplier ID needs to be stored in Reckon Accounts. In other words, if you use a custom field, and they are looking for the ID in the supplier name the integration will fail. 

    Linda is more correct - we use the NAME as an ID in Reckon Accounts, however if you change this to an ID (like a number) then that will effect your view of suppliers in the supplier centre (they will be listed by code by default).

    If Connectwise have a mapping tool then I would recommend using a custom field in Reckon Accounts, however it really depends on where you want that info to appear, and be used. 

    At the end of the day we are flexible enough to handle multiple options to best suit your use case. 

    Regards,
    Jason